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Mr. Hartlepod

Business associate of Lopez involved in Guatemalan schemes.

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Also known as Hartlepod

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Secretary of the San Juan Mining Company; promotes the venture to Mr.
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Mr. Hartlepod first appears in 0052 liii mr hartlepod.

In Mr. Hartlepod: Secretary of the San Juan Mining Company; promotes the venture to Mr. Wharton with grand assurances of profit and safety.

Later, in LVIII: “Quite Settled”: Informs Lopez that his appointment as local manager is withdrawn and that the time for paying shares has passed.

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ELEmily LopezFLFerdinand LopezAWAbel WhartonMHMr. Hartlepod

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  • Extended political and social network
  • Protagonist
  • Wharton family and associates

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