The Way of All Flesh · Character
Mr. Fairlie
A minor acquaintance of the Pontifexes.
minor
Also known as a Mr. Fairlie
First appearance: viii
Mr. Fairlie shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
George's uncle by marriage, a publisher who recognizes George's potential and takes him into his business.
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In II: George's uncle by marriage, a publisher who recognizes George's potential and takes him into his business. Later, in VI: Mentioned as the uncle in whose counting house George Pontifex began his career, used as…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended family, servants, and acquaintances
- Pontifex family core
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- Closing
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See Mr. Fairlie in viii