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The Old Man in the Corner · Character

Mr. Chipps

A butler involved in a murder case.

minor

Also known as Chipps

First appearance: xxiii a memorable day

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LALord Arthur Sk…TOThe Old Man in…JAJohn AshleyCMColonel McIntoshMBMr. BuchananMCMr. Chipps

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Character groups

  • Noble crime ring
  • Protagonist
  • Family murder trials
  • Minor characters and witnesses

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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