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Ben Skutt

A minor character, possibly a worker or local.

minor

Also known as Skutt, Ben

First appearance: oil

Ben Skutt shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The oil-scout, referred to as Dad's 'lease-hound,' waiting at the Imperial Hotel with papers ready for signature.

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II
The oil-scout, referred to as Dad's 'lease-hound,' waiting at the Imperial Hotel with papers ready for signature.
III
Mentioned as a 'lease-hound' waiting at the Imperial Hotel for Dad.
VII
Oil scout and 'lease-hound' waiting in the hotel lobby for the meeting with Dad Ross; greets Bunny with a grin.
IV
Representative of J. Arnold Ross who brings the lease proposal to the property owners.
V
Acts as the lease-agent, introducing the Rosses and trying to mediate the disputes.
VII
Acts as Dad Ross's lease-hound, delivering threats to the landowners.
III
Present at the Federation meeting as an investigator/spy for the employers, challenges Dad's pro-union remarks.
Chapter X
Former lease-hound now involved in defense, facilitates the bribe.
XVI: The Killing
Appears as a surprise witness at the Menzies trial, having infiltrated the Workers' party, and is later exposed by Dad Ross for a previous land-title scam.
IX
Testifies as a surprise witness for the prosecution, having infiltrated the Workers' party; previously fired by Dad Ross for corruption.

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