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Sir Matthew Hope

A doctor attending to Ralph Touchett.

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POPansy OsmondEREdward RosierMLMr. LuceHSHenrietta Stac…MBMr. BantlingSMSir Matthew Hope

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  • Other

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  • Minor acquaintances and background figures
  • Isabel's European circle

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  • Closing

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