# James R. Colston — In the Midst of Life character guide

> James R. Colston in In the Midst of Life by Ambrose Bierce.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Colston, old Jim, James

**First appearance:** 0024-the-story-of-a-conscience

## Who they are

A former slaveholder haunted by his past.

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