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Mr. Boothby

An older gentleman in the community.

minor

Also known as Old Mr. Boothby

First appearance: xliii easter at turnover castle

Mr. Boothby shows up with force in Oil Is to Be Thrown Upon the Waters. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The senior partner at Messrs.
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Mr. Boothby first appears in 0044 xliii easter at turnover castle.

In Oil Is to Be Thrown Upon the Waters: The senior partner at Messrs. Boothby, who examines the estate documents and confirms that the land is glebe, advising that oil must be thrown upon the waters to resolve the mistake.

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LTLord TrowbridgePJParson John Ma…MPMr. PackerLSLord St. GeorgeMJMr. JayMBMr. Boothby

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Boothby in xliii easter at turnover castle
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