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Lord Saxby

Michael's eccentric and impoverished aristocratic relative.

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Also known as Saxby, Poor old Saxby

Lord Saxby shows up with force in VIII: Siamese Stamps. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lord Saxby first appears in 0002 sinister street.

In VIII: Siamese Stamps: Visits Mrs. Fane and gives Michael boxes of soldiers and unused stamp sets, including Siamese stamps.

Later, in XI: Action and Reaction: Wants to see Michael before sailing; Michael resists meeting him, feeling it would be pointless.

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VIII: Siamese Stamps
Visits Mrs. Fane and gives Michael boxes of soldiers and unused stamp sets, including Siamese stamps.
XI: Action and Reaction
Wants to see Michael before sailing; Michael resists meeting him, feeling it would be pointless.
Parents
Revealed as the father of Michael and Stella; his death in the war is announced.
Youth's Domination
Mentioned in conversation with Lord Cleveden as having made a terrible mess of his life, though it was never a public scandal.

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