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Mr. Burns

A man who assists the detective.

minor

Also known as Burns

First appearance: xvii a hint of scandal

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LALouise ArmstrongLWLucien WallaceRIRachel InnesMJMr. JamiesonGIGertrude InnesMBMr. Burns

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  • Other

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  • Peripheral witnesses and relatives
  • Central mystery characters
  • Protagonist

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