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Jardine
A reference to the trading company or a person, likely historical.
minor
First appearance: ii my lady s parlour
Jardine shows up with force in VI: Dinner Parties. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced as 'number one at Jardine’s' at the Treaty Port dinner.
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In VI: Dinner Parties: Referenced as 'number one at Jardine’s' at the Treaty Port dinner. Later, in II: At a Treaty Port: Number one at…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Expatriate Community Members
- Social and Authority Figures
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the stripling’s youthful audacity and pride in his strength reach their zenith…
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See Jardine in ii my lady s parlour