The Old Man in the Corner · Character
Robertson
An old man who dies under suspicious circumstances.
minor
Also known as Poor Robertson, poor old Robertson, Poor old Robertson
First appearance: xix conflicting evidence
Robertson shows up with force in IV: The Robbery in Phillimore Terrace. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In IV: The Robbery in Phillimore Terrace: The servant of Mr. Knopf who discovers the robbery and accuses the tramp of stealing the diamonds. Later, in A Night’s Adventure: Faithful servant of Mr. Knopf; discovered the…
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- Other
Character groups
- Police and forgery
- Poisoning and forgery
- Protagonist
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See Robertson in xix conflicting evidence