The Autobiography of an Idea · Character
Boardman
A friend or acquaintance from Louis's Boston days.
minor
First appearance: ix boston the english high school
Boardman shows up with force in A Vacation. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A shoemaker Louis visits frequently, who demonstrates shoe-making, spits tobacco juice, and is rumored to bet on races; Louis admires his skill and flashy lifestyle.
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