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Mr. St. Lys

A clergyman and friend of the Egremont family.

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Also known as St. Lys, Mr. Lys

First appearance: i

Mr. St. Lys shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Argues for the church's role in providing spiritual and cultural sustenance, and critiques the neglect of domestic life for the poor.
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CGCaptain GrouseSGSybil GerardLMLord MarneyCECharles EgremontMHMr. HattonMSMr. St. Lys

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  • Minor community and society
  • Protagonist
  • Aristocratic social circle

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