Phineas Finn · Character
Charles Standish
A relative of Lady Laura.
minor
Also known as Charles
First appearance: iv lady laura standish
Charles Standish shows up with force in LIII: Showing How Phineas Bore the Blow. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Phineas's private secretary, found asleep with a cigar; dismissed for the evening.
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