Character guide

Mr. Smith

major

Also known as Smith, la Smith, the Smith, Josh Smith, Josh

The genial, scheming hotelier of Mariposa who runs the hostelry and later runs for Parliament.

Peter Pupkin

major

Also known as Pupkin, young Pupkin, Pupkin senior, Peter

A young bank clerk who falls in love with Zena Pepperleigh and becomes entangled in local affairs.

Zena Pepperleigh

major

Also known as Zena, Zena Pepperleigh

The spirited daughter of Judge Pepperleigh and the romantic interest of Peter Pupkin.

Judge Pepperleigh

supporting

Also known as Pepperleigh, the judge

The local judge and patriarch of the Pepperleigh family, often involved in civic matters.

Jefferson Thorpe

supporting

Also known as Jeff Thorpe, Jeff

A barber and speculator whose mining investments create a local sensation.

Henry Mullins

supporting

Also known as Mullins, Harry, Henry August Mullins, Mr. Mullins

The local banker and a prominent figure in Mariposa's business community.

John Henry Bagshaw

supporting

Also known as Bagshaw, Mr. Bagshaw

A local politician and candidate in the election campaign.

Rev. Dean Drone

supporting

Also known as Dean Drone, Rural Dean Drone, The Dean, the Dean, the Rural Dean

The absent-minded clergyman of Mariposa, often lost in thought about his sermons.

Edward Drone

supporting

Also known as Drone, Mr. Drone, Mr. Edward Drone, the Rev. Mr. Drone, the Reverend Mr. Drone

The son of Dean Drone, a young man with literary aspirations.

Mr. Gingham

supporting

Also known as Mr. Golgotha Gingham, Golgotha Gingham, Gingham

A local merchant and prominent citizen of Mariposa.

Willie Yodel

minor

Also known as Yodel

A young telegraph operator and minor character in town life.

Dr. Gallagher

minor

Also known as old Dr. Gallagher, young Dr. Gallagher

The local physician who attends to the town's medical needs.

Mallory Tompkins

minor

Also known as Tompkins

A local businessman and occasional participant in town events.

Billy Rawson

minor

Also known as Billy, Bill

A local character known for his involvement in various town activities.

Nivens

minor

A minor figure in the Mariposa community.

George Duff

minor

Also known as Duff

A local resident who appears in the background of town life.

Myra

minor

A young woman in Mariposa, possibly a servant or local girl.

Peter McGinnis

minor

Also known as McGinnis, Pete

A local workman or tradesman in the town.

Peter Glover

minor

Also known as Glover, Pete Glover

A minor character in the Mariposa social scene.

Ed Moore

minor

Also known as Teddy Moore, Edward, Ned

A young man about town, possibly a clerk or assistant.

Alf Trelawney

minor

Also known as Trelawney

A local figure who appears in the election and social events.

Neil Pepperleigh

minor

Also known as Neil

The son of Judge Pepperleigh and brother of Zena.

Gillis

minor

A minor character, possibly a workman or sailor on the lake.

Lawyer Macartney

minor

Also known as Macartney

The local lawyer who handles legal matters in Mariposa.

Jim Eliot

minor

Also known as Eliot

A local resident mentioned in passing during town events.

Alphonse

minor

A French-Canadian character, possibly a waiter or laborer.

Christie Johnson

minor

Also known as Johnson

A minor character in the Mariposa community.

Miss Lawson

minor

A young woman who appears in social contexts in town.

Netley

minor

A minor character, possibly a boatman or local figure.

Alf McNichol

minor

Also known as Alf

A local man who participates in town activities.

Young Fizzlechip

minor

A young man who appears briefly in the election campaign.

Lilian Drone

minor

Also known as Lilian

The daughter of Dean Drone and sister of Edward.

Mr. Diston

minor

A minor character, possibly a merchant or visitor to town.

Miss Cleghorn

minor

A young woman who appears in social gatherings in Mariposa.

Hussell

minor

A minor character, possibly a clerk or assistant in town.

Joe Milligan

minor

A local resident mentioned in the context of town events.

Mrs. Pepperleigh

minor

The wife of Judge Pepperleigh and mother of Zena and Neil.

Miss Spiffkins

minor

A young woman who appears in the social life of Mariposa.

Morgan

minor

A minor character, possibly a businessman or visitor.

Browning

minor

A minor figure mentioned in the background of town life.