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Dr. Donaldson
The physician who attends to Mrs. Hale in her final illness.
minor
Also known as Dr. Donaldson
First appearance: XVI: The Shadow of Death
Dr. Donaldson shows up with force in XVI: The Shadow of Death. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Reluctantly tells Margaret the truth about her mother's condition, respecting her strength and resolve, and admires her composure.
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In XVI: The Shadow of Death: Reluctantly tells Margaret the truth about her mother's condition, respecting her strength and resolve, and admires her composure. Later, in XXI: The Dark Night: Attends Mrs. Hale, advises…
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