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Mr. Gorbutt

A couple who are neighbors or acquaintances.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Gorbutt, Mr. and Mrs. Gorbutt

First appearance: xviii the old home

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ARAmy ReardonMRMiss RupertMHMr. HinksAYAlfred YuleMYMarian YuleMGMr. Gorbutt

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  • Other

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  • Extended social and family network
  • Central literary circle
  • Minor literary acquaintances

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Gorbutt in xviii the old home