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Jim

A minor acquaintance or servant mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as James

First appearance: iii tells of a midsummer night

Jim shows up with force in Preface by the Editor. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Host of the gathering; shares a hunting yarn about a Boundary Commission near Lake Chad.
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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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