You Never Can Tell · Character
Valentine
A charming, penniless dentist who falls for Gloria Clandon and finds himself cross-examined by her formidable mother before he can even finish his tea.
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Also known as Mr. Valentine, Valentine Clandon, Valentine Astonished, Valentine Dazed, Valentine Jumping, Valentine Stiffly, Valentine Dread, Valentine Quailing, Valentine Pooh, Valentine Panting, Valentine Waiter, Valentine Gloria, Valentine Mrs. Lanfrey Clandon
First appearance: you never can tell
As a major figure in You Never Can Tell, Valentine is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Valentine is a young professional with a practice in Madeira and a habit of falling in love, which lands him in Mrs. Clandon's parlor being interrogated about his intentions toward Gloria. He meets her moral seriousness…
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- Main family and associates
- Protagonist
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