# Joseph — A Country Gentleman and His Family character guide

> Joseph in A Country Gentleman and His Family by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Old Joseph, Old Joseph

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

An elderly servant, likely a butler or gardener.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/vi)

Grumbles about the extra work but helps arrange the transport; suggests supper for the household.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/vii)

Old servant who puts out the lamps; observes Theo with contemptuous shrug, maintaining his own quiet authority.

### [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xxix)

Joseph lights a fire for the ladies and speaks freely about the Warren, dismissing rumors of a new lady and showing loyalty to his mistress.

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