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The Cheyne Mystery · Character

Johnson

A minor character, possibly a servant or constable.

minor

First appearance: ii burglary

Johnson shows up with force in V: An Amateur Sleuth. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Told by Cheyne about the location of his dinghy at the boat slip.
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MCMaxwell CheyneTLTom LewishamAPArnold PriceMAMr. Arthur Lam…BFBrother FritzJOJohnson

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  • Supporting Cast & Background
  • Protagonist
  • Core Investigation Team

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Cheyne reaches his emotional peak here, choking with rage and nearly attacking Dangle, but is forced into utte…

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See Johnson in ii burglary
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