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Mr. Philips

A clerk from the solicitors' office.

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First appearance: v it isn t strychnine is it

Mr. Philips first appears in 0006 v it isn t strychnine is it.

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  • Minor witnesses and townspeople
  • Primary suspects and investigators
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