You Can’t Win · Character
Old Captain Lees
An old sea captain encountered in the narrative.
minor
Also known as Lees
First appearance: you can t win
Old Captain Lees shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a detective who would use a lost button to track burglars, highlighting the risks of carelessness.
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