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Harry B. Wallace

A diamond importer and acquaintance of the narrator.

minor

Also known as Harry B. Wallace Diamond, Harry B. Wallace Diamond Importer

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Harry B. Wallace shows up with force in Harry R. Gibbons. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Harry R. Gibbons: Mentioned as Harry R. Gibbons, County Treasurer of Chicago, praised for his political influence in Rogers Park. Later, in Harry Moir: Mistakenly referenced as 'Harry Moir' in the chapter title and…

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UNUnknown NarratorJJJohn J. MitchellGKGeorge K. Schm…FCFred C. SchwabKGKid GleasonHBHarry B. Wallace

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Narrator's acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Father and mentors

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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