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Mr. Clarkson

A moneylender who pursues Fitzgibbon.

minor

Also known as Clarkson, Whereupon Mr. Clarkson

First appearance: lii the first blow

Mr. Clarkson shows up with force in Do Be Punctual. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Persistent debt collector who pressures Phineas for payment and arranges another meeting.
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In Do Be Punctual: Persistent debt collector who pressures Phineas for payment and arranges another meeting. Later, in Phineas Discussed: Visits Phineas's lodgings to demand payment of a debt; threatens to continue…

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MKMr. KennedyMMMadame Max Goe…PFPhineas FinnLCLord ChilternLLLady Laura Sta…MCMr. Clarkson

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  • Other

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  • Minor Characters and Extras
  • Political and Social Circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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