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The Perennial Bachelor · Character

Bayard Spears

A wealthy member of the Spears family.

minor

Also known as the rich Bayard Spears, the Spears

First appearance: the perennial bachelor

Bayard Spears first appears in 0001 the perennial bachelor.

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