# Mr. Longstaffe — A Country Gentleman and His Family character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Longstaffe

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A local gentleman, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

## Relationships

### [Lady Markland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/lady_markland)

_professional_

Mr. Longstaffe is Lady Markland's solicitor or business manager, handling her financial and legal affairs.

### [Lady Markland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/lady_markland)

_professional_

Mr. Longstaffe is Lady Markland's solicitor or business manager, handling her financial and legal affairs.

## In the story

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xvii)

Relieved by Lord Markland's death as it allows a long minority to restore the estate; assists Lady Markland with business.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xix)

Mentioned as being astonished by Lady Markland's knowledge of lease matters.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xx)

Mr. Longstaffe, the man of business, comes to Markland to see Lady Markland, causing Geoff's lessons to be set aside.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xxii)

Present during Lady Markland's distress, eats lunch calmly, and expresses confidence that Geoff is safe.

### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xxxv)

Visits Mrs. Warrender to discuss settlement negotiations; expresses frustration with Theo's desire to marry without legal precautions.

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