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Gaston Lafenestre

A French acquaintance met during the travels.

minor

Also known as Gaston

First appearance: an inland voyage

Gaston Lafenestre shows up with force in Origny Sainte-Benoîte: The Company at Table. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Remembered fondly as a dear friend and artist who died young, leaving a legacy of kindness and artistic influence.
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Gaston Lafenestre first appears in 0000 an inland voyage.

In Origny Sainte-Benoîte: The Company at Table: Remembered fondly as a dear friend and artist who died young, leaving a legacy of kindness and artistic influence.

Later, in III: Remembered as a kind, comely, modest young artist taken by untimely death before achieving success.

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