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Mrs. Densher

Merton Densher's mother, a minor figure in his background.

minor

Also known as Densher

First appearance: book ix

Mrs. Densher first appears in 0038 book ix.

See Mrs. Densher in book ixBook page

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SLSir Luke StrettMLMaud LowderLMLord MarkSSSusan StringhamMTMilly ThealeMDMrs. Densher

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See Mrs. Densher in book ix