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Mr. Gape

A witness in the trial.

minor

Also known as Gape

First appearance: lxviii the first day of the trial

Mr. Gape shows up with force in A Convivial Meeting. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A stationery salesman at the dinner, he supports Moulder's enforcement of the room's rules.
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JMJoseph Mason o…FGFelix GrahamSDSamuel DockwrathMMMr. MoulderMKMr. KantwiseMGMr. Gape

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  • Other

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  • Minor witnesses and tradesmen
  • Extended cast and servants
  • Legal professionals and family

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See Mr. Gape in lxviii the first day of the trial