# Jonas — Captain Jinks, Hero character guide

> Jonas in Captain Jinks, Hero by Ernest Howard Crosby.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Jonas

**First appearance:** 0001-captain-jinks-hero

## Who they are

A character who interacts with Sam Jinks, possibly a servant or local figure.

## Relationships

### [Sam Jinks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/sam_jinks)

_friendship_

Jonas is a loyal friend and companion to Sam Jinks, often involved in his exploits.

### [Sam Jinks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/sam_jinks)

_friendship_

Jonas is a loyal friend and companion to Sam Jinks, often involved in his exploits.

### [Sam Jinks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/sam_jinks)

_friendship_

Jonas is a loyal friend and companion to Sam Jinks, often involved in his exploits.

## In the story

### [War and Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/iv-war-and-business)

A businessman representing the brewers' trust and other commercial interests, working with Cleary on a combination.

### [Off for the Cubapines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/vi-off-for-the-cubapines)

Mentioned as the founder of the Benevolent Assimilation Company, Limited; described as having a grip on everything in the islands.

### [On Duty at Havilla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/ix-on-duty-at-havilla)

Congratulates Cleary on the newspaper work but avoids being seen with Sam due to his pull.

### [XV: Politics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/xv-politics)

Representative of the Benevolent Assimilation Trust; declares Sam unelectable, prioritizing trade profits over Sam's candidacy.

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