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Old John

Elderly servant or groundskeeper at the estate.

minor

Also known as John, Old John, old John

First appearance: the wrong letter

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In At the Vale: The butler at The Vale; informs Collins about Eric Sanders's interest in Mabel and the quarrel with Sir James. Later, in XI: An Apparition: The butler who claims to have seen Sir James's ghost; is…

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SCSylvester Coll…MWMabel WatsonESEric SandersSJSir James WatsonASArthur SinclairOJOld John

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  • Core Investigation Team
  • Protagonist

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