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In one story, this character’s wife comforts Kate Whitney while he retrieves her husband Isa from a several day long stay in an opium den. (10[1])This character is told (-5[1])“Omne ignotum pro magnifico” in a story he narrates where Duncan Ross advertises in an ad found by Vincent Spaulding. This character, who describes another character’s tendency to refer to a singer solely as “the woman,” is married to Mary, who appears in “The Man with the Twisted Lip.” This character narrates a story that begins with him finding his friend in a deep conversation with (10[1])Jabez Wilson, who has “fiery red hair.” This character is told that he “sees but does not observe” in the story “A Scandal in Bohemia.” For 10 points, what character, who fought in India, narrates many of the stories about his partner Sherlock Holmes? (10[1]) ■END■

ANSWER: Dr. John H. Watson [prompt on John] (The story is “The Red-Headed League.”)
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