When the World Shook · Character
Sir Alfred Upton
A friend or acquaintance of Arbuthnot mentioned in passing.
minor
Also known as Sir Alfred
First appearance: i arbuthnot describes himself
Sir Alfred Upton shows up with force in III: Natalie. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sir Alfred hosts the dinner in Rome, laughs at Arbuthnot's Latin attempt, and explains the joke to the company.
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