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| Mr Arthur Hamlin |
| Ten and five, he has a sturdy figure, nondescript brown hair, sharp gray eyes and a darkened complexion from hanging about with friends and getting into mischief. However he is already showing signs of wanting to become a seaman and has managed to convince his father of his desire to do so. He has been sent off to one of his London Hamlin relatives as a result. |