Not Without Laughter · Character
Mr. Prentiss
A local barber who gives Sandy a job.
minor
Also known as Prentiss, old man Prentiss
First appearance: xvii barbershop
Mr. Prentiss shows up with force in XXVII: Beware of Women. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sandy's employer at the gift-card shop; Sandy leaves work abruptly to visit Pansetta.
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In XXVII: Beware of Women: Sandy's employer at the gift-card shop; Sandy leaves work abruptly to visit Pansetta. Later, in Chicago: Sandy's former employer who was sorry to see him leave, calling him the best boy he…
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- Extended community and acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Core family and close community
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See Mr. Prentiss in xvii barbershop