The House Without a Key · Character
Dick Kaohla
A Hawaiian man with a grudge against Dan Winterslip.
minor
Also known as Kaohla, Mr. Kaohla, Mr. Dick Kaohla
First appearance: xiv what kaohla carried
Dick Kaohla shows up with force in The Man from India. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sullenly refuses to talk about his dealings with Brade; is searched and threatened by Hallet.
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