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Dr. Boultby

The portly and worldly vicar of Whinbury.

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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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