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Tom Spooner

A young man at the Beargarden.

minor

Also known as Thomas

First appearance: xxvi dinner at the beargarden

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LMLady Mabel GrexMTMajor TiftoMCMiss CassewaryLCLady ChilternMFMrs. FinnTSTom Spooner

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Society and Political Network
  • Racing and Sporting Circle

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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