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Mr. Alf Jones

A journalist and associate of Mr. Alf.

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Also known as Jones, Alf, Mr. Alf

First appearance: Lady Carbury at Home

Mr. Alf Jones shows up with force in Lady Carbury at Home. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Editor of the Evening Pulpit, attends Lady Carbury's party despite his paper's critical review of her book.

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In Lady Carbury at Home: Editor of the Evening Pulpit, attends Lady Carbury's party despite his paper's critical review of her book. Later, in The Wheel of Fortune: Visits Lady Carbury and discusses his departure from…

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