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Mr. Jennings

A cheerful acquaintance met during the travels.

minor

Also known as happy Mr. Jennings

First appearance: an inland voyage

Mr. Jennings shows up with force in II: First Impressions of Silverado. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Engineer living at the Toll House for his health; briefly introduced.
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Mr. Jennings first appears in 0000 an inland voyage.

In II: First Impressions of Silverado: Engineer living at the Toll House for his health; briefly introduced.

Later, in The Toll House: The happy engineer who idles about the bar and verandah, waiting for something to happen.

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MCMr. CorwinMKMr. KelmarRHRufe HansonINIndiansMCMr. CommissaryMJMr. Jennings

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  • Other

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  • Extended Cast of Travels and History
  • Silverado Mining Community
  • Canal Journey Characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Jennings in an inland voyage
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