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Mr. Horsfall

A surgeon who treats Boucher after his suicide attempt.

minor

Also known as Mr. Horsfall

First appearance: xxxv expiation

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LELeonardsDDDr. DonaldsonMCMr. ColthurstMHMargaret HaleJTJohn ThorntonMHMr. Horsfall

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See Mr. Horsfall in xxxv expiation