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Mr. Stokes

An elderly neighbor of the Quarles family.

minor

Also known as Old Mr. Stokes, Old Stokes

First appearance: ii

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YLYoung Lord Won…PQPhilip QuarlesMFMiss FulkesMBMrs. BidlakeEQElinor QuarlesMSMr. Stokes

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