A close friend of Anthony Bond who becomes friendly with Folly Valance. He pursues Folly and Count Svenson to a country house after the extortion attempt. Bond mistakenly accuses him of betrayal, but Keene's presence is central to the crisis that forces Folly and Bond to resolve their troubled marriage.
A long-standing social bond that serves as the foundation for their initial trust.
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