The Black Moth · Character
Mr. Bettison
A comic and bumbling suitor, proposing marriage in a memorable scene.
minor
Also known as Bettison
First appearance: XVI: Mr. Bettison Proposes
Mr. Bettison shows up with force in XVI: Mr. Bettison Proposes. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Proposes to Diana, is refused, insults Jack Carr, and is shown out by Thomas.
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