Jimmie Pendleton

Ashton Kirk

Ashton Kirk and Jimmie Pendleton are close companions, with Jimmie often assisting Kirk in his investigative work.

Allan Morris

Allan Morris and Jimmie Pendleton are rivals, often in opposition or competition.

Ashton Kirk

Ashton Kirk and Jimmie Pendleton are close companions, with Jimmie often assisting Kirk in his investigative work.

Allan Morris

Allan Morris and Jimmie Pendleton are rivals, often in opposition or competition.

Ashton Kirk

Ashton Kirk and Jimmie Pendleton are close companions, with Jimmie often assisting Kirk in his investigative work.

Allan Morris

Allan Morris and Jimmie Pendleton are rivals, often in opposition or competition.

Ashton-Kirk, Investigator

Ashton-Kirk's eager assistant, who is deeply involved in the case.

Pendleton Calls Upon Ashton-Kirk

Visits Ashton-Kirk, brings news of Miss Vale's impending consultation.

Miss Edyth Vale States Her Case

Arranges the interview between his cousin Edyth Vale and Ashton-Kirk, then leaves at her request.

III: The Portraits of General Wayne

Reports Miss Vale's disappearance and later relief at her safety; accompanies Ashton-Kirk to Christie Place.

IV: Stillman's Theory

Accompanies Ashton-Kirk, expresses shock at the body, and observes the scrapbook.

Stillman Asks Questions

Pendleton accompanies Ashton-Kirk and later shares his suspicions linking Edyth Vale, Allan Morris, and the murder.

VI: Ashton-Kirk Looks About

Accompanies Ashton-Kirk, reacts emotionally to the cab driver's account of a woman entering Hume's.

VII: The Schwartz-Michael Bayonet

Discusses the case with Ashton-Kirk, reflects on Edyth Vale and Allan Morris.

X: Ashton-Kirk Asks Questions

Excited and indignant about the press coverage; eager to blame Allan Morris and quick to suspect Spatola based on the bayonet clue.

XI: Pendleton Is Vastly Enlightened

Accompanies Ashton-Kirk, is amazed by the revelations, and struggles to understand the detective's methods.

XII: Antonio Spatola Appears

Observes Spatola's reactions and concludes he is the murderer.

A New Light on Allan Morris

Accompanies Ashton-Kirk to Spatola's lodging house and is astonished to learn that Crawford is actually Allan Morris.

Miss Vale Unexpectedly Appears

Accompanies Ashton-Kirk, reflects on the case, and is shocked to see Edyth Vale at Locke's cottage.

Miss Vale Departs Suddenly

Accompanies Ashton-Kirk, expresses relief at Miss Vale's departure, and questions Ashton-Kirk about his motives.

XVIII: Ashton-Kirk Tells Why

Waits impatiently for Ashton-Kirk, reads sensational newspaper coverage, and expresses bitter irony and concern for Miss Vale.

XIX: The Two Reports

Listens to the reports with eagerness and expresses impatience at some of Ashton-Kirk's deductions.

XX: One of the Old Sort

Accompanies Ashton-Kirk and is bewildered to learn Tobin is the philosopher from the Coffin Club.

Ashton-Kirk Begins to Plan

Accompanies Ashton-Kirk, expresses surprise and curiosity about the investigator's reasoning.

The Secret of the Portrait

Reveals his years-long love for Edyth Vale and his belief that he is unworthy of her; assists Ashton-Kirk in the stakeout at Christie Place.

The Second Night

Keeps vigil with Ashton-Kirk; struggles with the urge to intervene; delivers a decisive blow to Sagon.

XXV: Approaching the Finish

Spends the night at Ashton-Kirk's and demands a full explanation of the case.

The Finish

Accompanies Kirk to Locke's house, expresses surprise at the danger, and reflects on the case's conclusion.