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Sholto

Edith and Captain Lennox's young son.

minor

Also known as Sholto, merry little Sholto

First appearance: xxxi should auld acquaintance be forgot

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MHMrs. HaleCLCaptain LennoxMHMr. HaleMHMargaret HaleEDEdithSHSholto

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See Sholto in xxxi should auld acquaintance be forgot