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The Small House at Allington · Character
Montgomerie Dobbs
A friend of John Eames from his office.
minor
Also known as Montgomerie Dobbs
First appearance: xxviii the board
Montgomerie Dobbs first appears in 0027 xxviii the board.
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- Other
Character groups
- London Social Acquaintances
- De Courcy Family & Connections
- Allington Dale Family & Associates
- Protagonist
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In this scene, the emotional peak occurs as Lily must definitively reject John Eames, forcing her mother to co…
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