The Small House at Allington · Character

Mortimer Gazebee

A lawyer and agent for the De Courcy family, married to Lady Amelia.

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Also known as Mr. Gazebee, Mortimer

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Mortimer Gazebee, a solicitor and MP for Barchester, is married to Lady Amelia and has benefited from the De Courcy connection.

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In Courcy Castle: Mortimer Gazebee, a solicitor and MP for Barchester, is married to Lady Amelia and has benefited from the De Courcy connection. Later, in Vae Victis: Present at the dinner; he is awestruck by…

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Extended Characters & Minor Figures
De Courcy Family & Connections
Boardinghouse Residents & Staff
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Allington Dale Family & Associates

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Courcy Castle
Mortimer Gazebee, a solicitor and MP for Barchester, is married to Lady Amelia and has benefited from the De Courcy connection.
Vae Victis
Present at the dinner; he is awestruck by Crosbie's irreverent story about the family's origins.
Preparations for the Wedding
Hosts Alexandrina in St. John's Wood, but avoids hosting the countess due to discomfort.
XLVIII: Nemesis
Hosts the Crosbies for Sunday dinner, informs Crosbie of De Courcy family troubles and Crosbie's debts.
Showing How Mr. Crosbie Became Again a Happy Man
Attempts to engage Crosbie in conversation at the party, mentions preferring home with his paper and slippers.

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