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Mr. Taylor

A character who makes a confession.

minor

Also known as Mr. Taylor, A Confession Mr. Taylor

First appearance: xxiv a confession

Mr. Taylor shows up with force in XVI: Searching for Clues. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Landlord of the Mapleton Inn who confirms Tom Willard's account of the previous evening.
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FSFleming StoneTWTom WillardTRTrippRFRob FessendenKFKitty FrenchMTMr. Taylor

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