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Reggie Bartling

A friend of Jimmy's from London.

minor

Also known as Reginald Bartling, Bartling, Reggie

First appearance: vi jimmy abandons piccadilly

Reggie Bartling shows up with force in Painful Scene in a Café. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Recognizes Jimmy in the café and approaches him, but Jimmy denies his identity, causing Reggie embarrassment.
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JCJimmy CrockerACAnn ChesterBABaylissCEChicago EdJMJerry MitchellRBReggie Bartling

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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