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Mr. Truby

A Cheltenham businessman who comments on others.

minor

Also known as Mr. Truby of Cheltenham, Truby

First appearance: i a wind in the triangle

Mr. Truby shows up with force in Miss Trant Takes a Holiday. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Miss Trant's solicitor from Cheltenham, who vouches for Mr.
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In Miss Trant Takes a Holiday: Miss Trant's solicitor from Cheltenham, who vouches for Mr. Medworth's competence. Later, in III: Mr. Truby, Miss Trant's solicitor in Cheltenham, informs her of her financial situation…

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HMHugh McFarlaneETElizabeth TrantMMMr. MedworthMTMr. Truby

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and subplots
  • Chillingford family and associates
  • Good Companions troupe

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  • Closing

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