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Jack the Grinder

A criminal associate of Sam Brattle.

minor

Also known as the Grinder, Jack, Grinder

First appearance: li the grinder and his comrade

Jack the Grinder shows up with force in Crunch'em Can't Be Had. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Identified as the man Fenwick struck; known criminal who has been seen in Lavington with another man.
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Jack the Grinder first appears in 0052 li the grinder and his comrade.

In Crunch'em Can't Be Had: Identified as the man Fenwick struck; known criminal who has been seen in Lavington with another man.

Later, in Carry Brattle: Accused of murder; identified as the son of Mrs. Burrows and connected to Carry.

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MPMr. PuddlehamSGSquire Greenth…CMColonel MarrableCWCaptain Walter…HCHead Constable…JTJack the Grinder

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  • Minor local characters
  • Central characters and family

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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