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Mrs. Alfred

Alfred Yule's wife, Marian's mother, an invalid.

minor

Also known as Alfred

First appearance: ii the house of yule

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DMDora MilvainAYAlfred YuleARAmy ReardonJYJohn YuleMYMarian YuleMAMrs. Alfred

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