# Paine — The Humbugs of the World character guide

> Paine in The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Paine

**First appearance:** 0008-iv

## Who they are

A man who attempted to humbug Barnum with a fake mermaid.

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