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The History of Mr. Polly · Character

Rymer

A customer at the Potwell Inn.

minor

Also known as Mr. Rymer

First appearance: ix the potwell inn

Rymer shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A prosperous pork butcher observed by Johnson and Mr.
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Rymer first appears in 0051 ix the potwell inn.

In II: A prosperous pork butcher observed by Johnson and Mr. Polly, presented as a model of hard work and success.

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Mr. Polly reaches his emotional and psychological peak here by embracing suicide as a liberating act, experien…

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