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From "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Doyle, Arthur Conan
Jabez Wilson
A pawnbroker and member of the Red-Headed League.
Core Belief
"Hard work and honesty are the keys to success, but one should always be open to opportunities for advancement."
Worldview
Jabez Wilson sees the world as a place where one must be cautious and prudent, but also willing to take risks in order to get ahead.
Personality
Jabez Wilson is portrayed as a portly, pompous, and somewhat slow-witted man. He is easily led by others, but also possesses a certain degree of common sense and a desire to improve his situation.
In Their Own Words
"Well, it is just as I have been telling you, Mr. Sherlock Holmes"
"Why, I wish to the Lord, Mr. Wilson, that I was a red-headed man."
"Well, I thought over the matter all day, and by evening I was in low spirits again; for I had quite persuaded myself that the whole affair must be some great hoax or fraud."
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