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McNab

A planter acquaintance of Davidson and Heyst.

minor

Also known as old McNab, Mr. McNab

First appearance: victory

McNab shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced as a disreputable white man who called Heyst a 'utopist' after Heyst offered to quench his thirst.
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