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The End of the Tether · Character

Charley

A portly, good-natured friend of Whalley's youth.

minor

Also known as Paunchy Charley, Poor Charley

First appearance: vi

Charley shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Paunchy Charley, the Maltese hotelkeeper, is recalled by Massy as someone who cringed before him after his lottery win.
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In XI: Paunchy Charley, the Maltese hotelkeeper, is recalled by Massy as someone who cringed before him after his lottery…

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