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Mr. Summerkin

A clerk in Sir Raffle Buffle's office, a colleague of Johnny Eames.

minor

Also known as Summerkin

First appearance: xlviii the softness of sir raffle buffle

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MTMrs. ToogoodMEMary EamesMGMajor GrantlyMCMr. CrawleyLLLord LuftonMSMr. Summerkin

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  • Hogglestock locals
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