The Lodger · Character
Dr. Gaunt
A doctor consulted by Mrs. Bunting about her lodger.
minor
First appearance: xii
Dr. Gaunt shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as an expert witness expected to testify in the case.
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See Dr. Gaunt in xii