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Mr. Dawson

A detective hired by Waring to shadow Psmith.

minor

Also known as the unsuspecting Mr. Dawson

First appearance: xxiii reductions in the staff

See Mr. Dawson in xxiii reductions in the staffBook page

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MRMr. Robert Cos…BJBat JarvisSRSpider ReillyMWMr. WolmannMDMr. Dawson

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Psmith’s dreamy, contented reflection on the peaceful resolution of the New York conflicts—Waring’s electoral…

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See Mr. Dawson in xxiii reductions in the staff