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Mr. Chatterbox

A gossip columnist for the daily press.

minor

Also known as Chatterbox

First appearance: ii

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GLGinger Littlej…NBNina BlountFRFather Rothsch…CBColonel BlountMOMr. OutrageMCMr. Chatterbox

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  • Historical and Media Figures
  • Social Circle Core
  • Satirical Archetypes

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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