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Mr. Waters

A local clergyman or parish figure.

minor

Also known as Waters

First appearance: xii

Mr. Waters shows up with force in XXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Wodehouse's partner; clever and unyielding, he refuses to pledge leniency toward Tom Wodehouse despite Frank's arguments.
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In XXIV: Wodehouse's partner; clever and unyielding, he refuses to pledge leniency toward Tom Wodehouse despite Frank's arguments. Later, in XXXIII: Conducts the meeting at the Wodehouse house, reveals Mr. Wodehouse…

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See Mr. Waters in xii

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MMMr. MorganMAMaryPHPeter HaylesMWMrs. WesternMWMr. WesternMWMr. Waters

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Wentworth family circle
  • Extended community and subplots

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Waters in xii