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Mr. Alderman Ptolemy Tortoise

A tortoise who appears in the tale of Jeremy Fisher.

minor

Also known as Mr. Ptolemy

Mr. Alderman Ptolemy Tortoise shows up with force in The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A friend invited to dinner who brings a salad.

Mr. Alderman Ptolemy Tortoise first appears in 0007 the tale of mr jeremy fisher.

In The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher: A friend invited to dinner who brings a salad.

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