Character guide

Sally Nicholas

major

Also known as Sally, Miss Nicholas, Miss Sally Nicholas, Sarah Bernhardt

The protagonist, a spirited young woman navigating love and fortune.

Ginger Kemp

major

Also known as Kemp, Mr. Kemp, Ginger, Mr. Ginger Kemp

A charming but hapless young man, Sally's love interest.

Fillmore Nicholas

supporting

Also known as Fillmore, poor Fillmore, the Fillmore, brother Fillmore

Sally's brother, a struggling playwright with grand ambitions.

Gerald Foster

supporting

Also known as Jerry, Gerald, Foster

A playwright and friend of Sally, involved in romantic entanglements.

Bruce Carmyle

supporting

Also known as Carmyle, Bruce, III Bruce Carmyle

A wealthy, dignified man who becomes part of Sally's circle.

Mr. Maxwell Faucitt

supporting

Also known as Mr. Faucitt, old Mr. Faucitt, Max, poor old Mr. Faucitt

An elderly, kind-hearted friend of Sally's family.

Gladys Winch

supporting

Also known as Miss Winch, Gladys, little Gladys, Poor Gladys

A young woman with romantic designs on Ginger.

Elsa Doland

supporting

Also known as Elsa, Doland, the absent Elsa

An actress and former flame of Gerald, often mentioned but absent.

Cracknell

supporting

Also known as Mr. Cracknell, Reginald Cracknell, Reggie, lovelorn Reginald

A lovelorn young man, often comically distressed.

Bugs Butler

supporting

Also known as Bugs, this fellow Bugs Butler

A boxer and friend of Ginger, involved in the plot.

Mabel Hobson

minor

Also known as Miss Hobson, Miss Mabel Hobson

A young woman connected to the theatrical world.

Jules

minor

Also known as the melancholy Jules, the emotional Jules

A waiter or servant, often melancholic or emotional.

Mr. Lester Burrowes

minor

Also known as Mr. Burrowes, the scandalized Mr. Burrowes

A scandalized gentleman, likely a minor comic figure.

Mr. Butler

minor

A character named Butler, possibly related to Bugs Butler.

Scrymgeour

minor

Also known as Mr. Scrymgeour, old Scrymgeour, the unspeakable Scrymgeour

An absent or mysterious character, often referred to negatively.

Lew Lucas

minor

Also known as Mr. Lew Lucas, Mr. Lucas

A character in Sally's social circle.

Mrs. Meecher

minor

Also known as I. Mrs. Meecher

A landlady or housekeeper, likely comic relief.

Mr. Bunbury

minor

Also known as Bunbury

A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

The Office Boy

minor

Also known as the office - boy

A young office worker, likely a minor comic figure.

Uncle Donald

supporting

Also known as Donald, XV Uncle Donald

Sally's uncle, who speaks his mind on family matters.

Mr. Isadore Abrahams

supporting

Also known as Mr. Abrahams, Master Abrahams, Isadore Abrahams, Abrahams

A businessman who re-engages an old employee.

Ike Schumann

minor

Also known as Ike, the great Ike Schumann

A notable figure, possibly in the theatrical world.

Mr. Nicholas

minor

A member of the Nicholas family, possibly Sally's father.

Toto

minor

A minor character, possibly a child or pet.

Mr. Foster

minor

Also known as this Mr. Foster, poor Ger⁠—poor Mr. Foster

An older Mr. Foster, possibly Gerald's father.

Augustus Bartlett

minor

A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

Jakie

minor

Also known as Master Jakie

A young boy, possibly a relative or acquaintance.

Mr. Lancelot Kemp

minor

Also known as Lancelot, Mr. Lancelot, Cousin Lancelot

A relative of Ginger, possibly a cousin.

George Washington Williams

minor

Also known as George

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Ginger Laurette

minor

Also known as Laurette

A character named Ginger, possibly a different person from Ginger Kemp.

Monk Crofton

minor

Also known as Monk, Crofton

A minor character, possibly a boxer or trainer.

Cyclone Mullins

minor

Also known as Cyclone

A boxer, possibly a rival or friend.

Mrs. Abrahams

minor

Wife of Mr. Abrahams, likely a minor character.

The Doctor

minor

A doctor who appears in the story.

Miss Doland

minor

Another reference to Elsa Doland.

Billy Fothergill

minor

Also known as Billy, William

A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

Nazimova

minor

A historical actress, possibly mentioned as a reference.

Reddy

minor

A minor character, possibly a nickname.

Mother

minor

A mother figure, possibly Sally's mother.

Popp

minor

A minor character, possibly a nickname.

Goble

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant.

Benny Whistler

minor

Also known as the redoubtable Benny Whistler

A minor character, possibly a boxer.

Teddy

minor

Also known as the erring Teddy

A minor character, possibly a friend or relative.

K-leg Binns

minor

Also known as K - leg, Binns

A minor character, possibly a boxer.

The Marvellous Murphys

minor

Also known as the rebellious Murphys

A group or family act, possibly performers.

Lee Schoenstein

minor

A minor character, possibly a businessman.

Battling Tuke

minor

Also known as Mr. Tuke

A boxer, possibly a minor character.

Ruth

minor

A minor character, possibly a friend or relative.

Mr. Schumann

minor

Another reference to Ike Schumann.

Mr. Schoenstein

minor

Another reference to Lee Schoenstein.