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Phineas Finn · Character

Mr. Shortribs

A minor MP.

minor

Also known as Shortribs

First appearance: ix the new government

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LCLord ChilternMMMr. MildmayPFPhineas FinnLLLady Laura Sta…MSMr. Shortribs

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