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Bowls

Miss Crawley's butler, a dignified servant who witnesses the family's scheming.

minor

Also known as Mr. Bowls

First appearance: xiv miss crawley at home

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MCMiss CrawleyRARagglesGOGeorge OsborneMOMiss OsborneRCRawdon CrawleyBOBowls

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  • Other

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  • Minor characters and servants
  • Miss Crawley's circle
  • Social climbers and soldiers

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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