# The Lady of the Barge — Character guide

> Key figures in The Lady of the Barge by W. W. Jacobs.

- [Bill Hicks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/bill_hicks.md): A central character in several stories, often involved in humorous schemes.
- [Nick Gunn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/nick_gunn.md): A key figure in the narrative, frequently interacting with other characters.
- [Trayton Burleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/trayton_burleigh.md): A prominent character with significant dialogue and plot involvement.
- [Jimmy Fletcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/jimmy_fletcher.md): A recurring character, often involved in local adventures.
- [Mr. Negget](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/negget.md): A scheming and persistent character, often involved in matchmaking.
- [Mr. Halibut](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/halibut.md): A diplomatic and persistent character who appears in multiple stories.
- [Jem Benson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/jem_benson.md): A local man with a notable presence in several tales.
- [Ann Pullen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/ann_pullen.md): A female character with a role in the community and storylines.
- [Old Miller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/old_miller.md): A wily and triumphant older character in the village.
- [Wilfred Carr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/wilfred_carr.md): A character with a significant narrative arc across stories.
- [Mr. Martin Bodfish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/martin_bodfish.md): A character who appears in several scenes with dialogue.
- [George Kettle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/george_kettle.md): A recurring character in the village stories.
- [Bob Pretty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/bob_pretty.md): A clever and often scheming character in the tales.
- [Dr. Frank Carson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/frank_carson.md): A doctor who appears as a character in the narrative.
- [Major Brill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/major_brill.md): A military man involved in a mixed proposal storyline.
- [Mrs. Riddel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mrs_riddel.md): An astonished female character in the stories.
- [Miss Harris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/miss_harris.md): A female character with a limited but named role.
- [Mr. White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mr_white.md): A character appearing in the stories, possibly related to Mrs. White.
- [Mrs. Gibbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mrs_gibbs.md): A female character with a named presence.
- [Captain Rogers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/captain_rogers.md): A captain who appears as a character in a dedicated story.
- [Henery Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/henery_walker.md): A local character mentioned in the village tales.
- [Old Wiggett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/old_wiggett.md): A startled older character in the stories.
- [Mrs. Negget](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mrs_negget.md): The wife of Mr. Negget, with a minor role.
- [Olive](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/olive.md): A female character with a small number of mentions.
- [Ted](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/ted.md): A character with a minor role in the narrative.
- [Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/smith.md): A useful character appearing in the village stories.
- [Harry Thomson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/harry_thomson.md): A character with a minor but named role.
- [Captain Gibbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/captain_gibbs.md): A captain with a small presence in the book.
- [Mrs. Tidger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mrs_tidger.md): A female character, possibly related to Mr. Tidger.
- [Joan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/joan.md): A female character with a small number of mentions.
- [Mullet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mullet.md): A character with a minor presence in the tales.
- [Mr. Mackenzie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mr_mackenzie.md): A character with a minor named appearance.
- [Herbert White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/herbert_white.md): A character related to Mr. White, with a minor role.
- [John Biggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/john_biggs.md): A minor character in the village stories.
- [Mrs. White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mrs_white.md): The wife of Mr. White, with a minor role.
- [Mrs. Benson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mrs_benson.md): A female character, possibly related to Jem Benson.
- [Frederick Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/frederick_scott.md): A character with a minor named appearance.
- [Loo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/loo.md): A character with a small number of mentions.
- [Lizzie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/lizzie.md): A female character with a minor presence.
- [Mr. Rogers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mr_rogers.md): A character with a minor role, possibly related to Captain Rogers.
- [Louisa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/louisa.md): A female character with a small number of mentions.
- [Mrs. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mrs_smith.md): A female character, possibly related to Smith.
- [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/lucy.md): A female character with a minor presence.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/mary_polly.md): A female character with a small number of mentions.

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