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The Case of Charles Dexter Ward · Character

Old Asa

An elderly local who recalled stories about Joseph Curwen.

minor

Also known as old Asa

First appearance: ii an antecedent and a horror

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CDCharles Dexter…ATAnn TillinghastOAOld Asa

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SetupEscalationClimax
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