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Lady Baynes

The wife of Mr. Baynes, an architect's wife.

minor

Also known as Lady Baynes, Baynes

First appearance: part i iv projection of the house

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SLSir Lamorac de…CSCrum StonePBPhilip BosinneyIFIrene ForsyteWDWinifred DartieLBLady Baynes

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  • Escalation
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See Lady Baynes in part i iv projection of the house