CHAPTER XXVI TO XXVII A STRANGE VISITOR AND INQUEST TALES
In a turbulent narrative, Jessie Thwaites struggles with fear over her husband’s absence and a looming inquiry into the quarry death. The inquest reveals details about John Smith and Jake Brady, while Jessie’s illness and a looming arrest deepen village tensions as Thwaites contemplates revenge and faith.
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John, Smith
Monty Jacko
Jade Uuer
Witten
Meyer
Wien
Palgson
oWelw Baker
Ae Pettann
Tsing
Atathia
Angornia
Sant le Cane
Jesked
Corumer
Wittun Houl
Juck Smith
Smith
Tuem
Mr. Smith
Wearsite
Aetrod
Act Ball
Epost
Dees
Irannie
Jessie
Jesse
Frannie
Haris
Opebe
Mrs. Thwaites
Lyes
Grannie
Nathan
Joack Smith
Tim
Jack
Fuld Granne
John Smith
Mary
Desate
Gran
Graanie
Thwaites
Sbe
Kim
Thom
Dr. Barnes
Jes
Nathan Thwaites
Middleham
Assiges
Jake Brady
Jake
Cam
Thwsites
Gibbering Idiot Returns as Threats Edge Witton House Drama
A drunken man confronts John Thompson at Witton House seeking revenge for past wrongs. He taunts Betty and threatens violence while claiming a son who will take over mastership. The confrontation reveals a shared history with Jevons, a jailed swindler, and hints at a hidden motive behind the missing girl.
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Hetty
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John Thompson
John Jevans
Wilton
John
Tere
John Jerona
Beng
Lfe
Smith
Moneybags
Witton House
Bridget
Jake Brady
Javong
John Jévons
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