Shirley · Character
Dr. Boultby
The portly and worldly vicar of Whinbury.
minor
Also known as Tom, Boultby, Dr. Thomas Boultby, Thomas, Dr. Rile, Grace, Grace Boultby, Mrs. Boultby
First appearance: vii the curates at tea
Dr. Boultby shows up with force in XIV: Shirley Seeks to Be Saved by Works. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Deliberates on the charitable scheme with the other clergy members.
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