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Mrs. Tinker

Sir Pitt Crawley's housekeeper at Queen's Crawley.

minor

Also known as Tinker, old Tinker

First appearance: Crawley of Queen’s Crawley

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The old charwoman at Sir Pitt's London house, who shares a frugal supper with him and provides blunt commentary.
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MEMr. EavesLGLady GauntSPSir Pitt CrawleyBSBecky SharpGOGeorge OsborneMTMrs. Tinker

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  • Minor characters and servants
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