# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

- [Kate Hayes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/kate_hayes.md): Irish maid and central figure in several stories, often the narrator's love interest.
- [Tom Richards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/tom_richards.md): Recurring character, often a friend or acquaintance of the narrator in various tales.
- [Alibi Ike](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/alibi_ike.md): Star baseball player known for his endless excuses and alibis for every mistake.
- [Hurry Kane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/hurry_kane.md): Fast-talking, fast-moving baseball player whose speed causes chaos on and off the field.
- [Bull Harper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/bull_harper.md): Tough, domineering figure in several stories, often a manager or authority figure.
- [John Knowles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/john_knowles.md): Young man, often narrator or focal character in stories about social climbing and romance.
- [Carey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/carey.md): Baseball player, often a teammate or opponent, known for his size and skill.
- [Bill Hagedorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/bill_hagedorn.md): Recurring character, often a friend or associate in various stories.
- [Bob Masons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/bob_masons.md): Character appearing in multiple stories, often involved in humorous situations.
- [Mr. Elliott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_elliott.md): Older man, often a mentor or employer figure in various narratives.
- [Ella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/ella.md): Woman appearing in several stories, often as a love interest or central female character.
- [Bert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/bert.md): Character in various stories, sometimes a friend, sometimes a rival.
- [Smitty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/smitty.md): Baseball player, often a teammate, known for his laid-back attitude.
- [Skull Scoville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/skull_scoville.md): Baseball player, often a veteran or older figure on the team.
- [Hank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/hank.md): Recurring name for various characters, often in sports or social settings.
- [Connie Mack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/connie_mack.md): Famous baseball manager, appears as a historical figure in stories.
- [Billy Bowen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/billy_bowen.md): Character in several stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Midge Kelly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/midge_kelly.md): Boxer who rises to fame, central character in the story 'Champion'.
- [Jake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/jake.md): Character in various stories, often a working-class man or friend.
- [Speed Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/speed_parker.md): Baseball player known for his speed on the bases.
- [Art Graham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/art_graham.md): Baseball player, often a teammate or opponent.
- [Lefty Crosby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/lefty_crosby.md): Baseball player, often a pitcher, known for his left-handed throws.
- [Jimmy Ralston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/jimmy_ralston.md): Young man, often narrator or focal character in stories about ambition.
- [Hawley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/hawley.md): Politician, appears in stories as a figure of authority.
- [Jimmy Boyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/jimmy_boyle.md): Character in various stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mother Stewart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mother_stewart.md): Older woman, often a mother figure in stories.
- [Mr. Daley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_daley.md): Character in various stories, often a manager or employer.
- [Mr. Conklin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_conklin.md): Character in stories, often a figure of authority.
- [Jim Kendall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/jim_kendall.md): Character in various stories, often a friend or colleague.
- [Arnold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/arnold.md): Character in stories, often a manager or authority figure.
- [Jack Grace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/jack_grace.md): Character in various stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Jake Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/jake_martin.md): Character in stories, often a religious or brotherly figure.
- [Larry Moon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/larry_moon.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Bartlett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_bartlett.md): Character in stories, often a manager or employer.
- [Ben Drake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/ben_drake.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Fogarty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/fogarty.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Ben Lacey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/ben_lacey.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/davis.md): Character in stories, often a military or authority figure.
- [Joe Draper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/joe_draper.md): Character in stories, often a young man.
- [Bill Abbott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/bill_abbott.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Tony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/tony.md): Character in stories, often a servant or worker.
- [Harry Childs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/harry_childs.md): Character in stories, often a young man.
- [Billy Carmody](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/billy_carmody.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Red Fulton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/red_fulton.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Coles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_coles.md): Character in stories, often a manager or employer.
- [Young Burke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/young_burke.md): Character in stories, often a young man.
- [John McGraw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/john_mcgraw.md): Famous baseball manager, appears as a historical figure.
- [Cap Shaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/cap_shaw.md): Baseball player, often a captain or older figure.
- [Walter Donaldson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/walter_donaldson.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [John Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/john_collins.md): Character in stories, often a young man.
- [Mr. Grant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_grant.md): Character in stories, often an older man.
- [Celia Sayles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/celia_sayles.md): Woman in stories, often a love interest.
- [Stephen Gale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/stephen_gale.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Johnny Abbott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/johnny_abbott.md): Character in stories, often a young man.
- [Evelyn Corey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/evelyn_corey.md): Woman in stories, often a love interest.
- [Harry Cross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/harry_cross.md): Character in stories, often a young man.
- [Ben Brainard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/ben_brainard.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Sis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/sis.md): Sister figure in stories, often a family member.
- [Mr. Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_green.md): Character in stories, often a manager or employer.
- [Miss Florence Frisbie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/miss_florence_frisbie.md): Woman in stories, often a love interest.
- [Mike Healy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mike_healy.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Allie French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/allie_french.md): Woman in stories, often a love interest.
- [Eddie Brock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/eddie_brock.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Alexander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/alexander.md): Character in stories, often a young man.
- [Mrs. Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mrs_green.md): Woman in stories, often a wife or mother.
- [Joe Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/joe_martin.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Ed Hunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/ed_hunter.md): Character in stories, often a professor or teacher.
- [Sid Mercer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/sid_mercer.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Lester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_lester.md): Character in stories, often an older man.
- [Hilda Harper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/hilda_harper.md): Woman in stories, often a love interest.
- [Doane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/doane.md): Character in stories, often a family or group.
- [Ted Pierce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/ted_pierce.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Jim Dugan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/jim_dugan.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mrs. Thayer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mrs_thayer.md): Woman in stories, often a wife or mother.
- [Mr. Booth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_booth.md): Character in stories, often a manager or employer.
- [Mike McCann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mike_mccann.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Robert Frisbie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_robert_frisbie.md): Character in stories, often a young man.
- [Carlotta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/carlotta.md): Woman in stories, often a love interest.
- [Mr. Garrett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_garrett.md): Character in stories, often a manager or employer.
- [Burkey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/burkey.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Irene Comerford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/irene_comerford.md): Woman in stories, often a love interest.
- [Kid Howard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/kid_howard.md): Character in stories, often a young man.
- [Fitz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/fitz.md): Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Edwards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_edwards.md): Character in stories, often an older man.
- [Mr. Allen Frisbie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/mr_allen_frisbie.md): Character in stories, often a father or older man.

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