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Samuel

Verinder family footman who assists with household duties.

minor

First appearance: i

Samuel shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The footman who brings Miss Clack's returned parcel and later admits Godfrey Ablewhite into the house.
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SCSergeant CuffRVRachel VerinderSJSir John Verin…AAAunt AblewhiteFBFranklin BlakeSASamuel

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  • Supporting Household & Background
  • Moonstone Investigation Core

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