# Ralfe Miller — Betty Zane character guide

> Ralfe Miller in Betty Zane by Zane Grey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miller, this Ralfe Miller

**First appearance:** 0015-xii

## Who they are

A settler at the fort, possibly a minor antagonist or neighbor.

## Relationships

### [Betty Zane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/betty_zane)

_rivalry_

Ralfe Miller is a persistent and unwanted suitor who becomes an antagonist, creating tension and conflict with Betty.

### [Alfred Clarke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/alfred_clarke)

_rivalry_

Alfred and Ralfe are bitter rivals, competing for Betty's affection and often clashing violently.

### [Lewis Wetzel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/lewis_wetzel)

_rivalry_

Lewis Wetzel views Ralfe Miller as a dangerous enemy and a threat to the Zane family, leading to open hostility.

### [Andrew Zane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/andrew_zane)

_rivalry_

Andrew distrusts and opposes Ralfe Miller, viewing him as a threat to his sister Betty.

### [Betty Zane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/betty_zane)

_rivalry_

Ralfe Miller is a persistent and unwanted suitor who becomes an antagonist, creating tension and conflict with Betty.

### [Alfred Clarke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/alfred_clarke)

_rivalry_

Alfred and Ralfe are bitter rivals, competing for Betty's affection and often clashing violently.

### [Betty Zane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/betty_zane)

_rivalry_

Ralfe Miller is a persistent and unwanted suitor who becomes an antagonist, creating tension and conflict with Betty.

### [Andrew Zane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/andrew_zane)

_rivalry_

Andrew distrusts and opposes Ralfe Miller, viewing him as a threat to his sister Betty.

### [Lewis Wetzel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/lewis_wetzel)

_rivalry_

Lewis Wetzel views Ralfe Miller as a dangerous enemy and a threat to the Zane family, leading to open hostility.

### [Alfred Clarke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/alfred_clarke)

_rivalry_

Alfred and Ralfe are bitter rivals, competing for Betty's affection and often clashing violently.

### [Andrew Zane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/andrew_zane)

_rivalry_

Andrew distrusts and opposes Ralfe Miller, viewing him as a threat to his sister Betty.

### [Lewis Wetzel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/lewis_wetzel)

_rivalry_

Lewis Wetzel views Ralfe Miller as a dangerous enemy and a threat to the Zane family, leading to open hostility.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/chapters/vii)

Mentioned as a suitor of Betty with a questionable reputation.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/chapters/viii)

Miller is mentioned as a man who runs after Betty, but she denies liking him. Colonel Zane distrusts Miller and notes the look he gave Clarke.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/chapters/xi)

Accused by Clarke of being a spy and a drunkard; draws a knife but is knocked down by Clarke; given 24 hours to leave the fort.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters/ralfe_miller
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/betty_zane_se/characters