Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Mr. Charles Howell
A business associate of Barnum.
minor
Also known as Mr. Howell, Howell, Charles Howell
First appearance: xxv the jerome clock company entanglement
Mr. Charles Howell shows up with force in Rest, but Not Rust. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Eccentric Long Island farmer who hosted Barnum's family and showed him the 'natural honk' curiosity.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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