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

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Tombe

**First appearance:** 0036-xxxvii-mr-tombe-s-advice

## Who they are

The family lawyer who advises Alice and Mr. Vavasor on financial matters.

## In the story

### [Mr. Tombe’s Advice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xxxvii-mr-tombe-s-advice)

A mild-eyed lawyer who advises John Grey and Mr. Vavasor on how to provide George Vavasor with money to test his intentions.

### [Bold Speculations on Murder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/li-bold-speculations-on-murder)

John Grey's lawyer, evasive when questioned by George about payments to his bank.

### [What Occurred in Suffolk Street, Pall Mall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/lii-what-occurred-in-suffolk-street-pall-mall)

Referred to as the lawyer who facilitated the payments from John Grey.

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