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Constance Merriam

A friend of Gloria from her debutante days.

minor

Also known as Constance Merriam, Merriam, Constance

First appearance: ii portrait of a siren

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RBRachael BarnesGGGloria GilbertOHOld HalloranAPAnthony PatchJBJoseph BloeckmanCMConstance Merriam

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor acquaintances and background figures
  • Primary social circle
  • Protagonist

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