Character guide

Jimmy Pitt

major

Also known as Jimmy, James, Pitt, Mr. Pitt, Mr. James Pitt

A gentleman who makes a bet that leads him into a series of adventures and romantic entanglements.

Spike Mullins

supporting

Also known as Spike, Mullins, the Mullins, Mr. Mullins

A tough but loyal friend of Jimmy, often involved in the more physical aspects of the plot.

Molly McEachern

major

Also known as Molly, McEachern, Molly McEachern

The spirited daughter of a wealthy man, who becomes the object of Jimmy's affections.

Sir Thomas Blunt

supporting

Also known as Sir Thomas, Blunt, Thomas, Thomas Blunt

A pompous and easily flustered baronet, often the butt of jokes and schemes.

Lord Dreever

supporting

Also known as Dreever, the present Lord Dreever, poor Lord Dreever

A young, somewhat foolish aristocrat who is a friend of Jimmy and Spennie.

John McEachern

supporting

Also known as Mr. McEachern, McEachern, old man McEachern

Molly's wealthy and domineering father, who disapproves of Jimmy.

Spennie Dreever

supporting

Also known as Spennie, Dreever

A young man-about-town and friend of Jimmy, often providing comic relief.

Hargate

minor

Also known as the Hon. Louis Hargate, the silent Hargate

A quiet, observant friend of the main group, known for his skill at piquet.

Arthur Mifflin

minor

Also known as Mifflin, Arthur, Good old Arthur

A cheerful and loyal friend of Jimmy, often involved in his schemes.

Lady Julia Blunt

minor

Also known as Lady Julia, Julia, Aunt Julia

Sir Thomas's sharp-tongued and practical wife.

Samuel Galer

minor

Also known as Galer, Mr. Samuel Galer, Mr. Galer

A dashing and somewhat shady character who causes trouble.

Charteris

minor

Also known as Mr. Charteris

A friend of the group, often present at social gatherings.

Hildebrand Spencer Poyns de Burgh

minor

Also known as Hildebrand Spencer, Spencer

A young man with a long name, involved in the social circle.

Saunders

minor

Also known as old Saunders

The long-suffering butler at Sir Thomas's household.

Raikes

minor

A servant or employee at the Dreever estate.

John Forrest

minor

Also known as John, Forrest

A friend of the main characters, occasionally mentioned.

Willett

minor

A character who appears in the later part of the story.

Katie

minor

A maid or servant in the McEachern household.

Rastus

minor

Also known as the bulldog Rastus

A bulldog owned by the McEacherns, who plays a role in the plot.

Dixon

minor

A servant or employee at the Dreever estate.