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The House by the River · Character

Mrs. Stimpson

The wife of Mr. Stimpson, a local woman.

minor

Also known as Stimpson

First appearance: xiv

Mrs. Stimpson first appears in 0013 xiv.

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LMLord MilroyJEJohn EgertonHSHenry StimpsonMMMr. MeredithMSMrs. Stimpson

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