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Mr. Crook

A partner in the firm of Round and Crook.

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Also known as Crook, Round and Crook, Messrs. Round and Crook, Round and, Round, Messrs. Round, young Round

First appearance: xvi mr dockwrath in bedford row

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MPMiss PenelopeMGMrs. GreenMSMr. SteelyardSDSamuel DockwrathMAMartockMCMr. Crook

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