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Howard Bemis

A young man who works for Mr. Pett.

minor

First appearance: v the morning after

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CRClarence RenshawAIAidaWPWillie PartridgeACAnn ChesterJCJimmy CrockerHBHoward Bemis

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  • Other

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  • Extended Cast & Allies
  • Pett Household Circle
  • Protagonist

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