The Black Gang · Character
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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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