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Frank Hale

A wealthy Chicago businessman and friend of Hurstwood.

minor

Also known as Mr. Frank A. Hale, Hale, Mr. Hale

First appearance: ix convention s own tinderbox the eye that is green

Frank Hale shows up with force in XI: The Persuasion of Fashion: Feeling Guards O’er Its Own. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the manager of the Standard theatre who lives in the same building as Carrie, and whose wife is a pleasing-looking brunette.
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LOLolaCDCharles DrouetMBMr. BambergerCMCaroline MeeberGHGeorge HurstwoodFHFrank Hale

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  • Chicago and New York society
  • Carrie's early influences
  • Protagonist

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