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Amos Blaine

A man who flirts with Emma Lou at a party.

minor

Also known as Amos

First appearance: part iv rent party

See Amos Blaine in part iv rent partyBook page

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ELEmma Lou MorganVDVerne DavisBABob ArmstrongBBBenson BrownHWHelen WheatonABAmos Blaine

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  • Other

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  • College and party acquaintances
  • Protagonist
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See Amos Blaine in part iv rent party