The Well of Loneliness · Character
Celestino
An Italian or Spanish servant in the Parisian household.
minor
Also known as old Celestino
First appearance: iii
Celestino shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The mule that carries the lunch basket; Pedro shouts at him and slaps him when he misbehaves.
Celestino first appears in 0141 iii.
In IV: The mule that carries the lunch basket; Pedro shouts at him and slaps him when he misbehaves.
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See Celestino in iii