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Captain Waters

Husband of Mrs. Waters, an army officer.

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First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling

Captain Waters shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The captain in the same regiment as Northerton, with whom Mrs.
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MMMrs. MillerMHMrs. HonourTJTom JonesSWSophia WesternLBLady BellastonCWCaptain Waters

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  • Aftermath
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