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Rev. Dr. Stalling

The local minister who officiates at family events.

minor

Also known as Dr. Stalling, Poor Dr. Stalling

First appearance: ii

Rev. Dr. Stalling shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Valancy recalls her traumatic childhood encounter with Dr.
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In V: Valancy recalls her traumatic childhood encounter with Dr. Stalling, who mistook her for a boy in church. Later, in XIX: Sent by the…

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