Chance · Character

Mr. Smith

A mysterious figure who appears in connection with de Barral's past.

minor

Also known as Smith, Invariably Mr. Smith

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With Charles Powell (professional): Powell has a professional relationship with Mr. Smith, who is a shipowner or agent, involving business transactions and commands. With Mrs. Fyne (social): Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fyne are social acquaintances, connected through the Fyne family's social circle. With Captain Anthony (professional): Captain Anthony and Mr. Smith have a professional relationship, with Smith being a business associate or employer.

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Professional
Social
Other

Character groups

Flora's orbit and ship crew
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Breaking point
Closing

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Relationships

Charles Powell
professional · positive
Mrs. Fyne
social · neutral
Captain Anthony
professional · positive
Flora de Barral
social · neutral
Charles Powell
professional · positive
Captain Anthony
professional · positive
Charles Powell
professional · positive
Captain Anthony
professional · positive
Mrs. Fyne
social · neutral
Flora de Barral
social · neutral
Mrs. Fyne
social · neutral

Charles Powell
Powell has a professional relationship with Mr. Smith, who is a shipowner or agent, involving business transactions and commands.
Mrs. Fyne
Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fyne are social acquaintances, connected through the Fyne family's social circle.
Captain Anthony
Captain Anthony and Mr. Smith have a professional relationship, with Smith being a business associate or employer.
Flora de Barral
Flora and Mr. Smith are social acquaintances, with Smith being a peripheral figure in her life.
Charles Powell
Powell has a professional relationship with Mr. Smith, who is a shipowner or agent, involving business transactions and commands.
Captain Anthony
Captain Anthony and Mr. Smith have a professional relationship, with Smith being a business associate or employer.
Charles Powell
Powell has a professional relationship with Mr. Smith, who is a shipowner or agent, involving business transactions and commands.
Captain Anthony
Captain Anthony and Mr. Smith have a professional relationship, with Smith being a business associate or employer.
Mrs. Fyne
Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fyne are social acquaintances, connected through the Fyne family's social circle.
Flora de Barral
Flora and Mr. Smith are social acquaintances, with Smith being a peripheral figure in her life.
Mrs. Fyne
Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fyne are social acquaintances, connected through the Fyne family's social circle.

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In the story

Mr. Smith appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I: Young Powell and His Chance
The Senior Shipping-Master of the Port of London, who assists Powell in obtaining a berth on the Ferndale. He is cautious about the legality of his actions and wary of potential repercussions.
III: Thrift—and the Child
The governess who exploits de Barral's wealth and neglects Flora.
IV: The Governess
The governess's supposed nephew, who arrives with news of de Barral's financial troubles and participates in the plot to abandon Flora.
III: Devoted Servants—and the Light of a Flare
Flora's father, always present on deck, seemingly watching over her and possibly worrying her.

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