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Mrs. Walker

The wife of John Walker, a social figure in Silverbridge.

minor

Also known as Walker

First appearance: lxxi mr toogood at silverbridge

Mrs. Walker shows up with force in How Did He Get It?. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Wife of John Walker, who discusses the scandal with her daughter Mary and expresses pity for the Crawley family.
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JSJohn StringerMCMr. CrawleyJWJohn WalkerMEMary EamesMGMajor GrantlyMWMrs. Walker

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  • Extended cast and minor characters
  • Crawley family associates
  • Central plot characters

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