# Old Soames — A Country Gentleman and His Family character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Soames

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

An older man, possibly a servant or tenant.

## In the story

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xxvi)

The butler, standing on the steps waiting for Theo, is among those who sense the impending event but cannot predict Lady Markland's response.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xxviii)

Observes Lady Markland's return from her walk with Theo and spreads alarm among the servants.

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