The Lady of the Barge · Character
Mr. Halibut
A diplomatic and persistent figure whose patient maneuvering keeps the barge's quarrels from tipping into outright disaster.
supporting
Also known as Halibut, the persistent Halibut, the diplomatic Halibut
First appearance: the lady of the barge
As a supporting figure in The Lady of the Barge, Mr. Halibut is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Wins the chess game and the right to propose first; after being refused, he insists on the wager's conditions and plans to keep proposing.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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