Short Plays · Character
Sensation Adolphus
In The Fascinating Foundling, a young man whose new half-yellow, half-black evening dress is the least of the dangers awaiting him at Fitztollemache's flat.
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Also known as Sensation, Adolphus, Sensation . Adolphus Rising, poor Adolphus, Adolphus Lime, Adolphus Tush, Adolphus Bastable, Adolphus Satisfied
First appearance: the fascinating foundling
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Adolphus Bastable arrives at the Fitztollemache household in triumph over his new clothes, only to be drawn into a domestic scene of jealousy and poisoned gazogene. He is the rival Fitz would gladly see dead, yet he…
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- Passion and Fascinating Foundling
- Admirable Bashville love triangle
- Great Catherine court
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