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Mr. Jinks

Mr. Nupkins' clerk, who is perpetually hungry and nervous.

minor

Also known as Send Mr. Jinks, Mr. Jinks, The hungry-looking Jinks, Jinks

First appearance: xix

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MBMrs. BardellMPMr. PerkerGRGrummerSPSamuel PickwickMNMr. NupkinsMJMr. Jinks

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  • Ipswich and Bath characters
  • Pickwickians and associates
  • Ipswich law enforcement
  • Protagonist

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