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Stanford Ives-Pope

Brother of Frances Ives-Pope, a socialite.

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Also known as Mr. Ives-Pope, Stanford

First appearance: In Which the Queens Invade Society

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Financier and father of Frances Ives-Pope; requests police discretion and arranges a family interview to clear his daughter's name.
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Stanford Ives-Pope first appears in 0016 part two xii in which the queens invade society.

In In Which the Past Casts a Shadow: Financier and father of Frances Ives-Pope; requests police discretion and arranges a family interview to clear his daughter's name.

Later, in In Which the Queens Invade Society: Frances's brother; makes light of the situation and comments on his mother's disapproval.

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