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Merry-Andrew

Clown or jester at a fair, briefly mentioned.

minor

Also known as the Merry - Andrew

First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling

Merry-Andrew shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Merry-Andrew is found in a compromising situation with the maid Grace, prompting the landlady's fury.
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Merry-Andrew first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.

In VI: The Merry-Andrew is found in a compromising situation with the maid Grace, prompting the landlady's fury. The puppet-master runs out to punish him.

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TMThe MasterMPMr. PartridgeSWSophia WesternTPThe Poor ManTJTom JonesMEMerry-Andrew

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