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Lord Milroy

A titled gentleman who appears in the narrative.

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Lord Milroy shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Chairman who favors Stimpson's plan and knows a sculptor for the task.
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Lord Milroy first appears in 0009 x.

In XVIII: Chairman who favors Stimpson's plan and knows a sculptor for the task.

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HSHenry StimpsonJEJohn EgertonSBStephen ByrneMMMr. MeredithTCThe ChaseLMLord Milroy

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Acquaintances and Servants
  • Byrne Household Staff
  • Protagonist

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  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where John Egerton,…

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