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Mrs. Crump

The housekeeper at the Great House in Allington.

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Also known as Mrs. Crump

First appearance: xix the squire makes a visit to the small house

Mrs. Crump shows up with force in John Eames Encounters Two Adventures, and Displays Great Courage in Both. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Postmistress who interacts with Lily about the letter delivery.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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