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Mrs. Ponto

A minor character, possibly a shopkeeper or acquaintance, with a brief appearance.

minor

Also known as Ponto, Bond Street carton Mrs. Ponto, Poor dear Mrs. Ponto

First appearance: i in the city by the sea

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CCClaudia Champe…EMEve MarchantLHLady HartleyHMHarold MarchantMPMrs. Ponto

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  • Minor and background figures
  • Protagonist
  • Central social families

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