John McEachern

Jimmy Pitt

Jimmy and John have a professional relationship as Jimmy is hired by John to help with a burglary scheme, though it becomes more personal.

Spike Mullins

John and Spike are former associates in criminal activities, with John now trying to distance himself from that life.

Molly McEachern

John is Molly's father, and he is protective of her but also somewhat distant due to his past as a criminal.

Lord Dreever

John and Lord Dreever are social acquaintances, with John viewing the young lord as a potential suitor for his daughter.

Jimmy Pitt

Jimmy and John have a professional relationship as Jimmy is hired by John to help with a burglary scheme, though it becomes more personal.

Spike Mullins

John and Spike are former associates in criminal activities, with John now trying to distance himself from that life.

Lord Dreever

John and Lord Dreever are social acquaintances, with John viewing the young lord as a potential suitor for his daughter.

Lord Dreever

John and Lord Dreever are social acquaintances, with John viewing the young lord as a potential suitor for his daughter.

Molly McEachern

John is Molly's father, and he is protective of her but also somewhat distant due to his past as a criminal.

Jimmy Pitt

Jimmy and John have a professional relationship as Jimmy is hired by John to help with a burglary scheme, though it becomes more personal.

Molly McEachern

John is Molly's father, and he is protective of her but also somewhat distant due to his past as a criminal.

Spike Mullins

John and Spike are former associates in criminal activities, with John now trying to distance himself from that life.

A Gentleman of Leisure

The owner of the house Jimmy burgles; a stern and wealthy man.

Mr. McEachern

Captain of Police, formerly John Forrest; a large, ambitious man who has built his fortune through graft and is now planning a return to English society for his daughter's sake.

IV: Molly

Reveals his past as an Englishman named Forrest who was expelled for stealing, and announces his plan to move to England to give Molly a better life.

Getting Acquainted

The police captain and homeowner, initially threatening but becomes accommodating when he thinks Jimmy is a useful crook; hides his corruption from Molly.

X: Jimmy Adopts a Lame Dog

Identified as the police captain whose house Jimmy and Spike burgled; described as a grafter.

Making a Start

Molly recounts how her father caught a thief attempting to steal Lady Julia's diamond necklace in Paris, earning Sir Thomas's gratitude.

Spike's Views

Spotted by Spike in the corridor; he is now a guest at the house after retiring from the police force.

Check, and a Countermove

Confronts Jimmy and Spike, threatens to expose them, and later writes to a detective agency to hire a sleuth.

Mr. McEachern Intervenes

Actively intervenes to push Molly toward Lord Dreever, watching from his bedroom window with opera glasses to ensure his plans proceed.

XVI: A Marriage Has Been Arranged

Confronts Molly on the terrace, expresses distrust of Jimmy, and pressures her into accepting Lord Dreever's proposal.

XVIII: The Lochinvar Method

Hired detective Galer to spy on Jimmy; suspected of orchestrating Molly's engagement to Lord Dreever.

XIX: On the Lake

Mr. McEachern is not present in the scene but is a central obstacle: Molly fears his disapproval and recalls his words that Jimmy is 'crooked' and 'here on some game.'

XXV: Explanations and an Interruption

Referenced as having warned Molly about Jimmy's crookedness.

XXVIII: Spennie's Hour of Clear Vision

Sits alone in the billiard room, expecting an engagement announcement, but is shocked to learn the engagement is broken off and that Molly may be interested in Jimmy Pitt.

XXIX: The Last Round

Is handcuffed by a detective, then freed by Jimmy; agrees to confess his past to Molly.

XXX: Conclusion

Mentioned as having successfully entered society.