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Dr. Mellish

A doctor involved in a murder case.

minor

First appearance: xxiii a memorable day

Dr. Mellish shows up with force in XXIV: An Unparalleled Outrage. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The attending physician who declares Mr.
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Dr. Mellish first appears in 0024 xxiii a memorable day.

In XXIV: An Unparalleled Outrage: The attending physician who declares Mr. Morton out of serious danger.

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MFMr. Francis Mo…MRMr. Reginald P…MOMrs. OwenESEdward SkinnerDMDr. Mellish

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  • Minor characters and witnesses
  • Financial scandal deaths

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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