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The Importance of Being Earnest · Character

Merriman

Jack's butler at the country house.

minor

Also known as Merriman

First appearance: act ii

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CCCecily CardewJWJack WorthingAMAlgernon Moncr…GFGwendolen Fair…DCDr. ChasubleMEMerriman

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See Merriman in act ii