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Mr. Day

A minor character, possibly a veteran of the Boer War.

minor

Also known as the Boer War Mr. Day

First appearance: ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice

Mr. Day shows up with force in VI: In Which an Effusion Is Sent to the Newspapers. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The garrulous night-watchman whose story about the power station incident is published in the papers.
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In VI: In Which an Effusion Is Sent to the Newspapers: The garrulous night-watchman whose story about the power station incident is…

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See Mr. Day in ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice

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DEDelmorlickCLCharles LatterCZCount ZadowaGMGinger MartinMDMr. Day

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
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Drummond’s near-drowning marks the climax because it is the moment of absolute physical and psychological extr…

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See Mr. Day in ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice