George Bevan

Lord Marshmoreton

George interacts with Lord Marshmoreton as a guest and later as a suitor to his daughter, with a mix of deference and tension.

Reggie Byng

George and Reggie become friendly allies, with Reggie often assisting George in his romantic schemes.

Billie Dore

Billie Dore is a former romantic interest of George, creating a subplot of past attachment and jealousy.

Albert

Albert serves as a helpful servant to George, often assisting him in his plans.

Mr. Plummer

Mr. Plummer is George's business associate or employer, with a professional and somewhat adversarial dynamic.

Keggs

George and Keggs interact as guest and butler, with Keggs sometimes aiding or obstructing George's plans.

Mac

Mac is a friend or ally of George, providing assistance and companionship during his stay.

Billie Dore

Billie Dore is a former romantic interest of George, creating a subplot of past attachment and jealousy.

Reggie Byng

George and Reggie become friendly allies, with Reggie often assisting George in his romantic schemes.

Reggie Byng

George and Reggie become friendly allies, with Reggie often assisting George in his romantic schemes.

Albert

Albert serves as a helpful servant to George, often assisting him in his plans.

Lord Marshmoreton

George interacts with Lord Marshmoreton as a guest and later as a suitor to his daughter, with a mix of deference and tension.

A Damsel in Distress

The American who becomes entangled in Maud's plight, representing a challenge to British aristocratic norms.

Chapter II

Feeling blasé and disillusioned despite his success; encounters a mysterious girl in brown.

III

Hides the young woman in his taxi, cleverly evades the pursuer, and feels a surge of romantic adventure.

IV

George assists the young woman, confronts Percy, and handles the police with tact. He offers to lend her money for a train ticket.

V

Awakens feeling in love for the first time, reflects on his past with women in musical theatre, and receives a letter from Maud. Later, he reads a newspaper item about Lord Belpher and decides to travel to Belpher.

VII

Rents a cottage near Belpher Castle and encounters Maud on the road.

Chapter VIII

George writes duplicate notes for Maud and bribes the gardener and page boy to deliver them.

Chapter X

Plays golf at the local links, meets Reggie Byng, learns that Maud is in love with him, and receives a note from her.

XI

George agrees to Albert's plan to pose as a waiter to meet Lady Maud.

Chapter XII

Working as a waiter in the gallery during the ball, he avoids recognition by Reggie Byng and waits for Maud.

XIII

George is overwhelmed by Maud's beauty and struggles to speak. He hides on the balcony to avoid discovery and later escapes via a knotted sheet provided by Albert.

XIV

George tries to escape the ball but is stopped by Lord Belpher; he lies about being Albert's cousin from America.

XV

Maud intends to see George to establish communication with Geoffrey, but the plan is interrupted.

XVI

Receives a letter from Billie Dore and is visited by Lord Marshmoreton, whom he initially mistakes for a gardener.

XVIII

George receives Keggs' offer and later waits in the barn for Maud, experiencing depression and then exhilaration upon her arrival.

XIX

George is devastated and angry after realizing Maud does not love him, but he resolves to help her as a friend.

Reggie's Wedding Morning

Despondent about his own romantic troubles, George listens to Reggie's news and agrees to serve as best man, masking his personal pain.

XXI

Attends the wedding lunch; feels melancholy watching the happy couple and advises Reggie on breaking the news.

XXII

Referenced as the recipient of the dinner invitation; he had a meeting with Maud arranged by Keggs.

Chapter XXIII

Dines at Belpher Castle, opposite Maud; learns about local gossip and family dynamics; recognizes Billie Dore.

XXIV

George tries to comfort Maud and rationally discuss their predicament, insisting she follow her heart to Geoffrey.

XXVII

Packing for America, sunk in gloom, then elated after Maud's call.