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Roughing It · Character

Lan'lord

The landlord of a hotel or boarding house in the mining town.

minor

First appearance: roughing it

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In XXIV: Mentioned as the livery stable man who presents the bill for the horse's keep. Later, in XXXI: The meek landlord who is…

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TNThe NarratorJJJohn James God…MFMr. F.LALan'lord

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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