Short Fiction · Character
Mr. Crab
Eccentric businessman who appears in 'The Business Man'.
minor
Also known as the eminent Mr. Crab
First appearance: the business man
Mr. Crab shows up with force in The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq.. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Editor of the Lollipop, who advises Thingum to 'play Thomas Hawk' by harshly criticizing other authors.
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In The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq.: Editor of the Lollipop, who advises Thingum to 'play Thomas Hawk' by harshly criticizing other…
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