Victory · Character
Mr. Tesman
A merchant from Tesman Brothers who had dealings with Heyst.
minor
Also known as Mr. Tesman of Tesman Brothers, old Tesman, the Tesmans
First appearance: victory
Mr. Tesman shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a kindly old businessman in Sourabaya to whom Heyst expressed his interest in 'hard facts,' leading to the nickname 'Hard Facts.'
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In I: Mentioned as a kindly old businessman in Sourabaya to whom Heyst expressed his interest in 'hard facts,' leading to the nickname 'Hard Facts.' Later, in III: The Tesmans appoint agents and later wash their hands…
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