Phineas Redux · Character
Mrs. Bunce
Phineas's loyal landlady who supports him during his trial.
minor
Also known as Bunce, And Bunce
First appearance: XLIX: Showing What Mrs. Bunce Said to the Policeman
Mrs. Bunce shows up with force in XLIX: Showing What Mrs. Bunce Said to the Policeman. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In XLIX: Showing What Mrs. Bunce Said to the Policeman: Shows Mr. Low upstairs; snubs police during their search, refusing to cooperate. Later, in The Verdict: Weeps and offers to care for Phineas when he returns to…
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- Breaking point
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