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The Secret of the Old Mill · Character

Kurt

A henchman working for the counterfeiters, involved in the chase scenes.

minor

First appearance: xvii what lester said

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UDUncle DockCCChief ColligJHJoe HardyLELesterCMChet MortonKUKurt

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Counterfeit Ring Suspects
  • Hardy Boys' Allies

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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