The History of Mr. Polly · Character

Little Clamp

A small boy who torments Mr. Polly.

minor

Also known as Mr. Clamp

Little Clamp shows up with force in VII: The Little Shop at Fishbourne. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Owner of the toy shop, who serves as pew opener and so forth.

Little Clamp first appears in 0037 vii the little shop at fishbourne.

In VII: The Little Shop at Fishbourne: Owner of the toy shop, who serves as pew opener and so forth.

Later, in VI: Holds Mr. Polly in a 'Jujitsu' grip after the fight.

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VII: The Little Shop at Fishbourne
Owner of the toy shop, who serves as pew opener and so forth.
VI
Holds Mr. Polly in a 'Jujitsu' grip after the fight.
VIII: Making an End to Things
Tradesman dressed in Sunday clothes, commenting on insurance and the fire.
V
A tradesman who is impressed by the disaster and discusses insurance with the others.
VI
Mentioned as little Polly, the plump woman's child; she bonds with Mr. Polly and calls him 'Mr. Polly'.

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