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Dolores Barbour

A Spanish friend of Margaret's from her time in London.

minor

Also known as Dolores Barbour, Dolores, Barbour

First appearance: xxxi should auld acquaintance be forgot

Dolores Barbour shows up with force in XLI: The Journey’s End. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Frederick's new wife; writes girlish, charming letters in Spanish-English and sends Margaret a black lace mantilla as a gift.
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DIDixonHLHenry LennoxMHMargaret HaleFHFrederick HaleMHMr. HaleDBDolores Barbour

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