The Way We Live Now · Character
Mr. Lupton
A young man about town, member of the Beargarden.
minor
Also known as Lupton, Lionel Lupton
First appearance: iii the beargarden
Mr. Lupton shows up with force in The India Office. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Lionel Lupton, a young aristocrat in Parliament, is involved in the campaign but would rather give up his shooting than spend a day with Melmotte.
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In The India Office: Lionel Lupton, a young aristocrat in Parliament, is involved in the campaign but would rather give up his shooting than spend a day with Melmotte. He calls Melmotte 'the finest old turkey cock out.'…
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