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Mr. Gale

A friend of the Macallan family who testifies at the trial.

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Also known as Mr. Alexander Gale, Alexander

First appearance: xv the story of the trial the preliminaries

Mr. Gale first appears in 0018 xv the story of the trial the preliminaries.

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  • Miserrimus Dexter's Circle
  • Core Investigation Team
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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