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Dr. Craven

Colin's physician cousin who indulges Colin's belief that he is ill.

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First appearance: xiii i am colin

Dr. Craven shows up with force in XIX: “It Has Come!”. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits Colin, is perplexed by his improvement, approves of Dickon, and reflects on the changes.
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In XIX: “It Has Come!”: Visits Colin, is perplexed by his improvement, approves of Dickon, and reflects on the changes. Later, in XX: “I Shall Live Forever—and Ever—and Ever!”: Dr. Craven inspects Colin and approves…

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