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  • There are some seriously jarring notes in both the One/Ian and Three/Brigadier scenes, which suggests that Tony Lee doesn't quite get the male companions (Jack Harkness is in the vicinity but unseen at a later point in the narrative).

    December Books 2) The Forgotten, by Tony Lee jekesta 2009

  • Meanwhile, in the early 21st century, Jack Harkness is helping a displaced Neanderthal settle into contemporary Bromley.

    February Books 29) H.P. Lovecraft's The Haunter of the Dark, by John Coulthart nwhyte 2009

  • At first there was a great deal of talk about whether he should be put in a madhouse or not; some called Harkness a philanthropist, and others called him a meddling fellow.

    What Necessity Knows Lily Dougall 1890

  • "Call Harkness," they cried, and at the same time they called Harkness themselves.

    What Necessity Knows Lily Dougall 1890

  • 2006.10.27 @ 13: 18 Captain Jack Harkness is back!

    Captain Jack Harkness is back! eddvick 2006

  • Besides, can’t the amazing Captain Harkness charm any girl out of her knickers as often as he wants?

    Decisions, Decisions... amberfocus 2008

  • I was a year at ---- before I got so far with any schoolfellow of mine there; but just about the time of my visit to R---- d I fell in with another boy, called Harkness, who, for some reason of his own, desired my closer acquaintance and got as much of it as I was able to give to anybody, and a good deal more than he deserved or I was the better of.

    Lore of Proserpine Maurice Hewlett 1892

  • In addition to his parents, Mr. McCurley is survived by his aunts, Margaret "Harkness"

    Kentucky.com: Homepage 2010

  • "Harkness" discussions that are entirely student-led, in which I mostly sit and observe and restrain myself from talking too much.

    What Now? 2010

  • Such student-led discussions are often called "Harkness" after

    What Now? 2010

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