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Mr. Crumpy

Political agent for Silverbridge election.

minor

Also known as Crumpy

First appearance: xxix the two candidates for silverbridge

Mr. Crumpy shows up with force in Mrs. Parker's Fate. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Wharton's agent, who is instructed to pay Mrs.
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FLFerdinand LopezAFArthur FletcherSPSexty ParkerELEmily LopezSOSir Orlando Dr…MCMr. Crumpy

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Political and business agents
  • Wharton family and associates
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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