# Ted — Backwater character guide

> Ted in Backwater by Dorothy M. Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Little Ted, Edward

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A young boy, possibly a student or relative of Miriam.

## Relationships

### [Miriam Henderson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/characters/miriam_henderson)

_romantic_

Miriam and Ted share a tense, passionate romantic relationship marked by intellectual attraction and emotional conflict.

### [Harriett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/characters/harriett)

_rivalry_

Harriett and Ted are rivals for Miriam's attention and affection, creating tension and jealousy.

### [Miriam Henderson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/characters/miriam_henderson)

_romantic_

Miriam and Ted share a tense, passionate romantic relationship marked by intellectual attraction and emotional conflict.

### [Harriett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/characters/harriett)

_rivalry_

Harriett and Ted are rivals for Miriam's attention and affection, creating tension and jealousy.

### [Harriett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/characters/harriett)

_rivalry_

Harriett and Ted are rivals for Miriam's attention and affection, creating tension and jealousy.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/chapters/ii)

The object of Miriam's romantic thoughts; she anticipates seeing him at the dance.

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