# You Never Can Tell — Character guide

> Key figures in You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw.

- [Valentine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/mr_valentine.md): A young dentist who becomes romantically entangled with Gloria Clandon.
- [Mrs. Clandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/mrs_clandon.md): A progressive author and mother of Gloria and Dolly, estranged from her husband.
- [Gloria Clandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/gloria_clandon.md): Eldest daughter of Mrs. Clandon, intelligent and independent, courted by Valentine.
- [Mr. Crampton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/mr_crampton.md): Estranged father of Gloria and Dolly, a gruff and emotional man seeking reconciliation.
- [Dolly Clandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/dolly_clandon.md): Younger daughter of Mrs. Clandon, lively and mischievous, often teasing others.
- [Philip McComas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/philip_mccomas.md): Son of McComas, a young man who flirts with Dolly and later becomes a lawyer.
- [Finch McComas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/finch_mccomas.md): A family friend and solicitor, caught between the Clandons and Crampton.
- [Mr. Bohun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/mr_bohun.md): A barrister who mediates the family dispute with legal flair.
- [Waiter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/waiter.md): A philosophical waiter at the seaside restaurant who observes the characters.
- [William](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/william.md): The Clandon family's elderly servant, loyal and practical.
- [Sophronia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/sophronia.md): A maid in the Clandon household, briefly mentioned.
- [Old Chalice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/old_chalice.md): A minor character referenced in passing.
- [The Young Lady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/the_young_lady.md): An unnamed young woman at the restaurant.
- [The First Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/first_officer.md): A naval officer briefly present at the restaurant.
- [Walter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/walter.md): A servant or waiter mentioned in the play.

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