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Mr. Nolan

Johnny Nolan's father, a drunkard.

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First appearance: II: Johnny Nolan

Mr. Nolan shows up with force in II: Johnny Nolan. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Johnny's father, a confirmed drunkard who once threw a flatiron at Johnny, causing him to flee.
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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