# Fred Gross Stories — Character guide

> Key figures in Fred Gross Stories by Ring Lardner.

- [Grace Charley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/grace_charley.md): Central character, likely narrator or focal figure, involved in many interactions and events throughout the book.
- [Fred A. Gross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/fred_a_gross.md): Likely the author or a main character, appears in letters and narrative, connected to Allison, Illinois.
- [Mrs. Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/mrs_hamilton.md): Recurring character in the Hamilton family, appears in multiple scenes and interactions.
- [Mr. Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/martin.md): Member of the Martin family, appears with Charley and Mrs. Martin in various episodes.
- [Brother Charley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/brother_charley.md): Frequent correspondent and relative, addressed in letters, likely a brother or close friend.
- [Mary Gross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/mary_gross.md): Associated with F. A. Gross, possibly a family member or significant person in the narrative.
- [Mr. Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/mr_thomas.md): Recurring character, appears in multiple scenes, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [The Hamiltons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/the_hamiltons.md): Family group, appears as a collective in various social situations.
- [Bob Barnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/bob_barnes.md): Named character, appears in scenes, likely a friend or acquaintance.
- [The Moreheads](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/moreheads.md): Family or group from Carrys, appears in narrative as a collective.
- [Mr. Carpenter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/carpenter.md): Recurring character, appears in scenes, possibly a neighbor or worker.
- [Mrs. Carry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/mrs_carry.md): Named character, appears in scenes, likely a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [The Graces](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/graces.md): Family group, appears as a collective, possibly related to Grace Charley.
- [Bro. Charley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/bro_charley.md): Another form of Brother Charley, appears in letters and narrative.
- [Mrs. Curtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/curtis.md): Named character, appears in scenes, likely a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [The Walters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/walters.md): Family or individual, appears in scenes, likely acquaintances.
- [Fredericks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/fredericks.md): Named character or family, appears in scenes, limited presence.
- [Dick Harger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/dick_harger.md): Named character, appears in scenes, likely a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/hamilton.md): Individual from the Hamilton family, appears in scenes.
- [The Dr.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/the_dr.md): Doctor character, appears in scenes, likely a medical professional.
- [Jerry Donahue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/jerry_donahue.md): Named character, appears in scenes, likely a friend or acquaintance.
- [Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/parker.md): Deputy character, appears in scenes, likely an authority figure.
- [Mr. Carlton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/mr_carlton.md): Named character, appears in scenes, limited presence.
- [Mrs. Carpenter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/mrs_carpenter.md): Wife of Mr. Carpenter, appears in scenes.
- [The Martins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/martins.md): Family group, appears as a collective in scenes.
- [Mrs. Hamiltons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/mrs_hamiltons.md): Female member of Hamilton family, appears in scenes.
- [Little Ed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/little_ed.md): Named character, appears in scenes, likely a child or young person.
- [The Carpenters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/carpenters.md): Family group, appears as a collective in scenes.
- [Gus Goetz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/gus_goetz.md): Named character, appears in scenes, limited presence.
- [Alec Welsh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/alec_welsh.md): Named character, appears in scenes, limited presence.
- [Mr. Carry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/mr_carry.md): Husband of Mrs. Carry, appears in scenes.
- [Rumley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/rumley.md): Named character, appears in scenes, limited presence.
- [Mr. Ewing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/mr_ewing.md): Named character, appears in scenes, limited presence.

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