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Mr. Linton

The patriarch of the Linton family at Thrushcross Grange.

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Also known as Old Mr. and Mrs. Linton, Mrs. Linton, Master Linton, Every Linton, Old Mrs. Linton, Linton, old Linton

First appearance: vi

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See Mr. Linton in vi