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Mrs. Clapp

The Clapps' mother, a humble woman who rents rooms to the Sedley family in poverty.

minor

Also known as Clapp

First appearance: xxxviii a family in a very small way

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MEMr. EavesLJLady Jane Craw…SPSir Pitt CrawleyRCRawdon CrawleyGOGlorvina O'DowdMCMrs. Clapp

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  • Minor characters and servants
  • Social climbers and soldiers

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