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Rufus K. Taintor

A minor character with a few mentions.

minor

Also known as Taintor

First appearance: xvii

Rufus K. Taintor shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the lawyer who originally drew up the will; died of apoplexy.
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Rufus K. Taintor first appears in 0019 xvii.

In IX: Mentioned as the lawyer who originally drew up the will; died of apoplexy.

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See Rufus K. Taintor in xvii
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