The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character
Watson
Acquaintance of Tom in London who falls into debt.
minor
Also known as Mr. Watson
First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling
Watson shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Man of the Hill's former college acquaintance who introduces him to gambling and dishonest schemes.
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In XII: The Man of the Hill's former college acquaintance who introduces him to gambling and dishonest schemes. Later, in XIII: The…
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