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Philip

A name mentioned in passing, possibly a servant.

minor

First appearance: iii two men and a body

Philip shows up with force in XXI: Cayley's Apology. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cayley's younger brother who got into legal trouble; Mark's refusal to help him led to Cayley's hatred.
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Philip first appears in 0004 iii two men and a body.

In XXI: Cayley's Apology: Cayley's younger brother who got into legal trouble; Mark's refusal to help him led to Cayley's hatred.

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MCMatthew CayleyBBBill BeverleyMAMark AblettPHPhilip

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See Philip in iii two men and a body
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