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Mr. Gregsbury

A pompous Member of Parliament who briefly employs Nicholas.

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Also known as Mr. Gregsbury

First appearance: xiv

Mr. Gregsbury shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Interviews Nicholas for a secretary position but offers only fifteen shillings a week, which Nicholas declines.
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