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Mr. Maynard

A wealthy man who hires Jurgis as a tram conductor.

minor

Also known as Maynard

First appearance: xxiv

Mr. Maynard shows up with force in XXXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The editor who asks Lucas and Schliemann to clarify what they have in common as Socialists.
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See Mr. Maynard in xxiv
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