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Doctor Clay

A physician consulted during the story's medical emergencies.

minor

Also known as Dr. Clay, good Dr. Clay

First appearance: volume ii xxviii spiced claret

Doctor Clay shows up with force in III: A New Face. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Local clergyman, mentioned as being available but overlooked in favor of the Swedenborgian.
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ARAustin RuthynDBDoctor BryerlyAGAbel GrimstonMDMr. DanversMRMaud RuthynDCDoctor Clay

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Servants and Peripheral Figures
  • Central Family and Household
  • Legal and Investigative Support

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Doctor Clay in volume ii xxviii spiced claret
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