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Colonel Rufford

Nancy Rufford's father, a military officer stationed abroad.

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First appearance: part i i

Colonel Rufford shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Writes a pathetic, businesslike letter to Leonora asking her to visit Nancy in Ceylon.
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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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