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Mr. Wansborough

Solicitor involved in Sir Percival's affairs.

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Also known as Old Mr. Wansborough, young Mr. Wansborough

First appearance: i

Mr. Wansborough shows up with force in The Discovery of the Forgery. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Knowlesbury lawyer who provides the duplicate register for examination.
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Mr. Wansborough first appears in 0065 i.

In The Discovery of the Forgery: The Knowlesbury lawyer who provides the duplicate register for examination.

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MFMadame FoscoSPSir Percival G…CFCount FoscoMHMarian HalcombeWHWalter HartrightMWMr. Wansborough

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