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Dr. Atkinson
A physician who attends to the Marble household.
minor
Also known as Atkinson
First appearance: iv
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With Annie Marble (romantic): Dr. Atkinson is a suitor to Annie, offering her a potential escape from her troubled home. With Mr. Marble (social): Dr. Atkinson is a neighbor and potential future son-in-law, viewed with…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Marble family circle
- Protagonist
- Marble's professional contacts
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- Annie Marble
romantic · positive
- Mr. Marble
social · ambivalent
- Mrs. Marble
social · positive
- Annie Marble
romantic · positive
- Annie Marble
romantic · positive
- Mr. Marble
social · ambivalent
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