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Colonel Wallis

A friend of Mr. Elliot in Bath, part of the social circle.

minor

Also known as a Colonel Wallis, Colonel Wallis

First appearance: xx

Colonel Wallis shows up with force in Chapter XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a close friend of Mr.
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EEElizabeth ElliotMCMrs. ClayMCMrs. CroftAEAnne ElliotCFCaptain Freder…CWColonel Wallis

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Kellynch and Uppercross Circle
  • Extended Society and Backstory Figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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