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Andrew Bell

A friend of the Virginian from his past, mentioned in letters.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Andrew Bell, Andrew, Mrs. Bell

First appearance: xxiv a letter with a moral

Andrew Bell shows up with force in XII: Quality and Equality. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Molly's brother-in-law, who expresses interest in meeting the perpetrator of the baby swap prank.
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BABalaamTVThe VirginianMSMolly Stark WoodSBSarah BellGSGrandmother St…ABAndrew Bell

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Molly's Family and Past
  • Ranch Community Core
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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