Sinister Street · Character
Mr. Walter Trimble
A friend or acquaintance from Michael's Oxford days.
minor
Also known as Mr. Trimble, Trimble
First appearance: ii the first week
Mr. Walter Trimble shows up with force in XIII: Sentiment. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Kathleen's fiancé; Michael lends him his bicycle and feels jealous of his relationship with Kathleen.
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In XIII: Sentiment: Kathleen's fiancé; Michael lends him his bicycle and feels jealous of his relationship with Kathleen. Later, in VI: Tinderbox Lane: The Solutionist is tasked by Michael to care for a cat and given…
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- Other
Character groups
- Oxford Acquaintances and Servants
- Slum and Servant Connections
- School and Family Circle
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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See Mr. Walter Trimble in ii the first week