The Old Man in the Corner · Character
James Terry
A man suspected of murder.
minor
Also known as Terry
First appearance: xvi a sensation
James Terry shows up with force in VIII: The Capital Charge. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Bookmaker and friend of Lavender; testifies about Lavender's threat to blackmail Lord Arthur.
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