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Mr. Bonteen

A jealous politician who opposes Phineas.

minor

Also known as Bonteen

First appearance: xliii promotion

Mr. Bonteen shows up with force in Lord Brentford's Dinner. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Attends the dinner; bets on the size of the majority and discusses parliamentary numbers.
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Mr. Bonteen first appears in 0042 xliii promotion.

In Lord Brentford's Dinner: Attends the dinner; bets on the size of the majority and discusses parliamentary numbers.

Later, in Donald Bean's Pony: Mentioned as a rival in a grouse-shooting match.

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MFMary Flood JonesDODuke of OmniumFMFrank MoodyMFMrs. FinnLBLord BrentfordMBMr. Bonteen

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  • Political and Social Circle
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this chapter, Phineas reaches his emotional and psychological peak by definitively choosing principle over…

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