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Mr. Hardy

A minor acquaintance or business figure.

minor

Also known as Hardy, Mr. Hardy

First appearance: i a matter of civilization

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SHShuttleworthGGGloria GilbertMHMr. HaightJBJoseph BloeckmanAPAnthony PatchMHMr. Hardy

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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