The Beetle · Character
Gustus Barley
A minor character, possibly a constable or local figure.
minor
First appearance: xli the constable his clue and the cab
Gustus Barley shows up with force in XLV: All That Mrs. ’Enderson Knew. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In XLV: All That Mrs. ’Enderson Knew: A man Mrs. Henderson sends to the police station to report the…
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- Minor supporting figures
- Protagonist
- Witnesses and peripheral characters
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- Closing
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See Gustus Barley in xli the constable his clue and the cab