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Richard Osborne Elliott

A blunt, loyal painter who scolds his friend Clifford for chasing women and dodging engagements, yet keeps covering for him anyway.

supporting

Also known as Elliott, Richard Osborne, Mr. Richard Elliott

First appearance: the repairer of reputations

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Courteous and easygoing; mediates between Clifford and Rowden, and flirts with Colette.
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In V: Courteous and easygoing; mediates between Clifford and Rowden, and flirts with Colette. Later, in VI: Found asleep on a bench in the…

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CLCliffordRORowdenHAHastingsCOColetteMOMosesRORichard Osborne Elli…

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  • Other

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  • Parisian artists and models
  • Protagonist
  • Friends and acquaintances

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