# Jimmie Pendleton — Ashton-Kirk, Investigator character guide > Jimmie Pendleton in Ashton-Kirk, Investigator by John T. McIntyre. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** Pendleton **First appearance:** 0028-xxvi-the-finish ## Who they are A relative of Pendleton who appears briefly. ## Relationships ### [Ashton Kirk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/characters/ashton_kirk) _friendship_ Ashton Kirk and Jimmie Pendleton are close companions, with Jimmie often assisting Kirk in his investigative work. ### [Allan Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/characters/allan_morris) _rivalry_ Allan Morris and Jimmie Pendleton are rivals, often in opposition or competition. ### [Ashton Kirk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/characters/ashton_kirk) _friendship_ Ashton Kirk and Jimmie Pendleton are close companions, with Jimmie often assisting Kirk in his investigative work. ### [Allan Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/characters/allan_morris) _rivalry_ Allan Morris and Jimmie Pendleton are rivals, often in opposition or competition. ### [Ashton Kirk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/characters/ashton_kirk) _friendship_ Ashton Kirk and Jimmie Pendleton are close companions, with Jimmie often assisting Kirk in his investigative work. ### [Allan Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/characters/allan_morris) _rivalry_ Allan Morris and Jimmie Pendleton are rivals, often in opposition or competition. ## In the story ### [Ashton-Kirk, Investigator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/ashton-kirk-investigator) Ashton-Kirk's eager assistant, who is deeply involved in the case. ### [Pendleton Calls Upon Ashton-Kirk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/i-pendleton-calls-upon-ashton-kirk) Visits Ashton-Kirk, brings news of Miss Vale's impending consultation. ### [Miss Edyth Vale States Her Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/iv-stillman-s-theory) Accompanies Ashton-Kirk, expresses shock at the body, and observes the scrapbook. ### [Stillman Asks Questions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/v-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/vii-the-schwartz-michael-bayonet) Discusses the case with Ashton-Kirk, reflects on Edyth Vale and Allan Morris. ### [X: Ashton-Kirk Asks Questions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/xii-antonio-spatola-appears) Observes Spatola's reactions and concludes he is the murderer. ### [A New Light on Allan Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/xiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/xiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/xv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/xxi-ashton-kirk-begins-to-plan) Accompanies Ashton-Kirk, expresses surprise and curiosity about the investigator's reasoning. ### [The Secret of the Portrait](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/xxiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/xxiv-the-second-night) Keeps vigil with Ashton-Kirk; struggles with the urge to intervene; delivers a decisive blow to Sagon. ### [XXV: Approaching the Finish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/xxv-approaching-the-finish) Spends the night at Ashton-Kirk's and demands a full explanation of the case. ### [The Finish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/chapters/xxvi-the-finish) Accompanies Kirk to Locke's house, expresses surprise at the danger, and reflects on the case's conclusion. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/characters/jimmie_pendleton - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashton_kirk_investigator_se/characters