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Tredwell

The butler at Chimneys, a reliable source of information.

minor

Also known as Mr. Tredwell

First appearance: i on early rising

Tredwell shows up with force in III: The Joke That Failed. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Butler who locks Gerry's door, sends for the doctor, and informs Sir Oswald; takes charge of the situation.
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Tredwell first appears in 0000 i on early rising.

In III: The Joke That Failed: Butler who locks Gerry's door, sends for the doctor, and informs Sir Oswald; takes charge of the situation.

Later, in A Letter: Mentioned as the source of information about the alarm clocks and the inquest details.

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See Tredwell in i on early rising
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