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John Bannister

Ruth's elderly, ailing grandfather with old-fashioned values.

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Also known as old Mr. Bannister, old John Bannister, Mr. Bannister, Mr. John Bannister

First appearance: i a pawn of fate

John Bannister shows up with force in Book I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Ruth's father, who disapproves of her marriage to Kirk.
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In Book I: Ruth's father, who disapproves of her marriage to Kirk. Later, in IV: Troubled Waters: Old Mr. Bannister is away from New York, leaving Bailey as temporary head of the firm. He follows Steve Dingle's…

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