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Old Dr. Bennett

An elderly doctor mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: A Country Road

Old Dr. Bennett shows up with force in A Country Road. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Meets the party on the road, checks Mrs.
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Old Dr. Bennett first appears in 0016 xvii a country road.

In A Country Road: Meets the party on the road, checks Mrs. Blackett's pulse, and exchanges friendly words with Mrs. Todd.

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TNThe NarratorMAMrs. Almira ToddJTJoanna ToddODOld Dr. Bennett

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

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