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Mr. Spray

An auctioneer who sells the Tulliver household goods.

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First appearance: ii mrs tulliver s teraphim or household gods

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SGStephen GuestLDLucy DeaneSJSir John CrakeLWLawyer WakemMTMaggie TulliverMSMr. Spray

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