# Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town — Character guide

> Key figures in Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock.

- [Mr. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/mr_smith.md): The genial, scheming hotelier of Mariposa who runs the hostelry and later runs for Parliament.
- [Peter Pupkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/peter_pupkin.md): A young bank clerk who falls in love with Zena Pepperleigh and becomes entangled in local affairs.
- [Zena Pepperleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/zena_pepperleigh.md): The spirited daughter of Judge Pepperleigh and the romantic interest of Peter Pupkin.
- [Judge Pepperleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/judge_pepperleigh.md): The local judge and patriarch of the Pepperleigh family, often involved in civic matters.
- [Jefferson Thorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/jefferson_thorpe.md): A barber and speculator whose mining investments create a local sensation.
- [Henry Mullins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/henry_mullins.md): The local banker and a prominent figure in Mariposa's business community.
- [John Henry Bagshaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/john_henry_bagshaw.md): A local politician and candidate in the election campaign.
- [Rev. Dean Drone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/rev_dean_drone.md): The absent-minded clergyman of Mariposa, often lost in thought about his sermons.
- [Edward Drone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/edward_drone.md): The son of Dean Drone, a young man with literary aspirations.
- [Mr. Gingham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/mr_gingham.md): A local merchant and prominent citizen of Mariposa.
- [Willie Yodel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/willie_yodel.md): A young telegraph operator and minor character in town life.
- [Dr. Gallagher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/dr_gallagher.md): The local physician who attends to the town's medical needs.
- [Mallory Tompkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/mallory_tompkins.md): A local businessman and occasional participant in town events.
- [Billy Rawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/billy_rawson.md): A local character known for his involvement in various town activities.
- [Nivens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/nivens.md): A minor figure in the Mariposa community.
- [George Duff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/george_duff.md): A local resident who appears in the background of town life.
- [Myra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/myra.md): A young woman in Mariposa, possibly a servant or local girl.
- [Peter McGinnis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/peter_mcginnis.md): A local workman or tradesman in the town.
- [Peter Glover](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/peter_glover.md): A minor character in the Mariposa social scene.
- [Ed Moore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/ed_moore.md): A young man about town, possibly a clerk or assistant.
- [Alf Trelawney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/alf_trelawney.md): A local figure who appears in the election and social events.
- [Neil Pepperleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/neil_pepperleigh.md): The son of Judge Pepperleigh and brother of Zena.
- [Gillis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/gillis.md): A minor character, possibly a workman or sailor on the lake.
- [Lawyer Macartney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/lawyer_macartney.md): The local lawyer who handles legal matters in Mariposa.
- [Jim Eliot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/jim_eliot.md): A local resident mentioned in passing during town events.
- [Alphonse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/alphonse.md): A French-Canadian character, possibly a waiter or laborer.
- [Christie Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/christie_johnson.md): A minor character in the Mariposa community.
- [Miss Lawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/miss_lawson.md): A young woman who appears in social contexts in town.
- [Netley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/netley.md): A minor character, possibly a boatman or local figure.
- [Alf McNichol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/alf_mcnichol.md): A local man who participates in town activities.
- [Young Fizzlechip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/young_fizzlechip.md): A young man who appears briefly in the election campaign.
- [Lilian Drone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/lilian_drone.md): The daughter of Dean Drone and sister of Edward.
- [Mr. Diston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/mr_diston.md): A minor character, possibly a merchant or visitor to town.
- [Miss Cleghorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/miss_cleghorn.md): A young woman who appears in social gatherings in Mariposa.
- [Hussell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/hussell.md): A minor character, possibly a clerk or assistant in town.
- [Joe Milligan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/joe_milligan.md): A local resident mentioned in the context of town events.
- [Mrs. Pepperleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/mrs_pepperleigh.md): The wife of Judge Pepperleigh and mother of Zena and Neil.
- [Miss Spiffkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/miss_spiffkins.md): A young woman who appears in the social life of Mariposa.
- [Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/morgan.md): A minor character, possibly a businessman or visitor.
- [Browning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sunshine_sketches_of_a_little_town_se/characters/browning.md): A minor figure mentioned in the background of town life.

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