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The Picture of Dorian Gray · Character

Gladys

A young woman at a country house party who flirts with Dorian.

minor

First appearance: xvii

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LHLord Henry Wot…DGDorian GrayDODuchess of Mon…LNLady NarboroughPCPrince CharmingGLGladys

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See Gladys in xvii