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Mr. Archdale

A gentleman from Noulton, possibly a relative or acquaintance.

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Also known as Mr. Archdale, Noulton, Mr. Archdale of Noulton, Archdale, plain Mr. Archdale

First appearance: i alice maybell

Mr. Archdale shows up with force in LXIII: A Silent Farewell. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The cold, cruel master of Noulton Farm who punishes Tony daily and has forbidden the boy from speaking to Tom Orange.
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Mr. Archdale first appears in 0000 i alice maybell.

In LXIII: A Silent Farewell: The cold, cruel master of Noulton Farm who punishes Tony daily and has forbidden the boy from speaking to Tom Orange.

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DCDulcibella CraneDWDoctor WillettSASergeant-Major…RYRyLWLady WyndaleMAMr. Archdale

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  • Minor Local Characters
  • Core Fairfield Circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this chapter, Charles Fairfield reaches his emotional and psychological peak of anguished isolation, as his…

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See Mr. Archdale in i alice maybell
See Mr. Archdale in LXIII: A Silent Farewell