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Mr. Scruby

A solicitor involved in the Browborough bribery case.

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First appearance: xliv the browborough trial

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In Two Days Before the Trial: Clerk who puts on the coat for examination during the legal preparations. Later, in Lord Fawn's Evidence: Mr. Wickerby's clerk; brought in to model the grey coat, revealing it fits a man…

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MBMrs. BunceLCLord ChilternMCMr. ChaffanbrassLBLady BaldockMWMr. WickerbyMSMr. Scruby

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  • Legal and criminal figures
  • Political and social circle

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