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Mrs. Cleghorne

A landlady or local character in the slum areas Michael visits.

minor

Also known as Cleghorne

First appearance: iv leppard street

Mrs. Cleghorne shows up with force in V: The Innermost Circle. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the woman who keeps the house and sleeps in the basement, though she does not appear directly.
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MWMother WadmanMFMichael FaneHBHenry BarnesMFMrs. FaneMCMrs. Cleghorne

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  • Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
  • School and Family Circle
  • Protagonist
  • School and University Peers

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