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Alfred Poole

The butler at the Hoode estate.

minor

Also known as the butler Poole

First appearance: iii cock robin s house

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MJMr. Josiah SymeMDMr. DeaconAGAnthony GethrynCGColonel GethrynMMMiss Margaret …APAlfred Poole

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