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Callow, Doctor (RP) ‘One of the most eminent physicians in London’. He diagnoses Our Bore’s illness as ‘Liver!’ and prescribes rhubarb and calomel. (‘Our Bore’)

Calton, Mr (SB) A ‘superannuated old beau’, who is one of Mrs Tibbs’s boarders. Mrs Maplesone sues him for breach of promise. (‘Tales: The Boarding-House’)

Camilla (GE) Matthew Pocket’s sister, who is one of the relatives who assiduously attend on Miss Havisham, hoping for a legacy. According to Joe Gargery, Miss Havisham left her £5 in her will, ‘to buy rushlights to put her in spirits when she wake [sic] up in the night’. (11, 25, 34, 57)

Cape, Mr (SB) A violinist in the orchestra at the Gattletons’ evening of Private Theatricals. (‘Tales: Mrs Joseph Porter’)

Capper, Mr and Mrs (SYG) The host and hostess of Mr Mincin, ‘the very friendly young gentleman’.