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The Perennial Bachelor · Character

Mr. Thompson

A gentleman mentioned in the social circle.

minor

Also known as Thompson

First appearance: the perennial bachelor

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A fellow traveler on the ship who proposes to Lucy, but she finds him not a gentleman.
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Mr. Thompson first appears in 0001 the perennial bachelor.

In XX: A fellow traveler on the ship who proposes to Lucy, but she finds him not a gentleman.

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LHLucy HawthornDSDorothy SpearVCVictor CampionEMEmilyMBMr. BaronMTMr. Thompson

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  • Other

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  • Extended Social and Historical Names
  • Younger Romantic Interests
  • Central Family and Suitors

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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