Minor Characters

Mr. Octavius Robinson

An attractive young man with the disposition of a poet. He is in love with Miss Ann Whitefield, but graciously concedes when he loses her.

Miss Violet Robinson

The sister of Octavius. She is a self-possessed young lady who is able to face the sharpest criticism with complete composure. She is pregnant and shockingly reveals that she is secretly wedded to a mysterious husband.

Mr. Enry Straker

John Tanner’s chauffeur. Enry is the epitome of the "New Man," one who takes pride in belonging to the labor class. He is also very sharp and is able to sense Ann Whitefield’s covert intention of pursuing marriage to John Tanner.

Mrs. Whitefield

Ann’s mother. She knows her daughter’s faults well and benevolently criticizes her to others.

Miss Ramsden

Roebuck Ramsden’s sister. She is a spinster with very rigid moral views.

Hector Malone

A wealthy American. He is Violet Robinson’s mysterious husband. He conceals his identity because his father will disinherit him for marrying Violet.

The chief robber in a marauding group of pirates. He is philosophical and polite, even when kidnapping and robbing. He is in love with the chauffeur’s sister.

Mr. Malone

Hector’s father. He is a wealthy snob who wants his son to marry a titled girl. In the end, he is won over by Violet’s shrewd manipulations and by his own pride.

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