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Mumford

An elderly neighbor of the Ashburnhams in England.

minor

Also known as old Mr. Mumford

First appearance: part i i

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EAEdward Ashburn…LALeonora Ashbur…JDJohn DowellMMMrs. MaidanMUMumford

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