# Mr. Grimes — Can You Forgive Her? character guide

> Mr. Grimes in Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** XIII Mr. Grimes, Grimes

**First appearance:** 0012-xiii-mr-grimes-gets-his-odd-money

## Who they are

A rough farmer who works for George Vavasor and assists in shady dealings.

## In the story

### [Mr. George Vavasor at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xii-mr-george-vavasor-at-home)

A publican and political agent who meets with George to discuss electioneering and the need to spend money on elections.

### [Mr. Grimes Gets His Odd Money](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xiii-mr-grimes-gets-his-odd-money)

Mr. Grimes is the publican of the Handsome Man and a key election agent. He insists on being paid the exact balance of his bill before continuing work for George.

### [The Election for the Chelsea Districts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xliv-the-election-for-the-chelsea-districts)

Publican and rival canvasser who initially mocks Vavasor's campaign but later admits Scruby's effectiveness.

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