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Mr. Crabwitz

Mr. Furnival's clerk, often caught in the middle of domestic strife.

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Also known as Crabwitz

First appearance: xii mr furnival s chambers

Mr. Crabwitz shows up with force in Guilty, or Not Guilty. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Guilty, or Not Guilty: Opens the door for Mrs. Furnival and later reluctantly agrees to go to Bedford Row to find Mr. Round's address, expressing dissatisfaction with his treatment. Later, in XVII: Von Bauhr: Sent…

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SRSir Richard Le…MFMr. FurnivalSDSamuel DockwrathSPSir Peregrine …LMLady MasonMCMr. Crabwitz

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  • Legal professionals and family
  • Protagonist

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