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The House by the River · Character

Mr. Whittaker

The husband or father in the Whittaker family.

minor

Also known as Whittaker

First appearance: xii

See Mr. Whittaker in xiiBook page

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MFMr. FarradayMJMabel JonesGEGelertMBMrs. BantamMWMrs. WhittakerMWMr. Whittaker

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  • Minor Local Families
  • Community and Family Collectives
  • Byrne Household Staff

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See Mr. Whittaker in xii