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Gruddock

A clerk at the Income Tax Office.

minor

Also known as Gruddock

First appearance: xxviii the board

See Gruddock in xxviii the boardBook page

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CDChristopher DaleCBCaptain Bernar…LDLilian DaleACAdolphus CrosbieGRGruddock

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  • Extended Characters & Minor Figures
  • Allington Dale Family & Associates
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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See Gruddock in xxviii the board