# Billie — Continental Op Stories character guide > Billie in Continental Op Stories by Dashiell Hammett. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** Poor Billie, Billie, Dear old Billie **First appearance:** 0004-bodies-piled-up ## Who they are A character who meets a tragic end, often a victim of violence. ## In the story ### [Night Shots](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/night-shots) A woman involved in the events, possibly connected to the arson and shooting. ### [The House in Turk Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/the-house-in-turk-street) The red-haired girl Elvira; lures victims for the badger game, ties up the Op, and is offered in exchange for bonds. ### [The Girl with the Silver Eyes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/the-girl-with-the-silver-eyes) A key figure in the case, connected to the woman with silver eyes. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xiv) Referred to as Jeanne Delano, the girl with Joplin; recognized by the Op as a wanted fugitive from a previous case. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xvi) Beautiful but deadly; mourns Kilcourse and tries to explain herself, but the Op cuts her off. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xvii) The woman telling her story; she changed her appearance and hid under the name Jeanne Delano. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xviii) Confesses her feelings to the narrator, attempts to manipulate him emotionally, and is ultimately taken to jail. ### [The Golden Horseshoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/the-golden-horseshoe) Associated with the confrontation involving Inés Almad. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/vii) Kewpie; throws a knife at Gooseneck, is shot dead by him, and her knife kills Gooseneck. ### [Mike or Alec or Rufus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/mike-or-alec-or-rufus) Maid who opened the door for the robber; forced backwards into the room at gunpoint. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/iv) The woman who escapes into the Op's car; foreign-sounding, scared, and armed with a snub-nosed automatic. ### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/vi) Announced by a harsh voice through the speaking-tube; Inés identifies him as Billie and begs the Op not to strike him. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/vii) Battered from earlier fight, jealous and aggressive toward the Op, instigates a brawl. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/viii) Refuses to leave despite Inés's threats, insists on fighting the Op. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/ix) Present as a silent, battered figure under guard. ### [The Whosis Kid's Brutal Search](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/x) Attempts to stop the Kid but is stabbed and dies. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xi) Lies dead on the floor, used as a landing pad during the struggle. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xiii) Killed; described as an innocent bystander and a lumber-handler picked up by Inés. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/viii) Referred to as 'Bill' by the Op; informs him about Yin Hung's statements and the warrant for Lillian Shan. ### [The Gutting of Couffignal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/the-gutting-of-couffignal) A criminal associate of the gang; he is killed during the heist, and his death reveals key clues. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/ix) Frees Flippo, tries to persuade him to kill the Op, and attempts to walk out despite the Op's gun, resulting in being shot in the leg. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/x) The girl with the group; she tends to Jack's cut cheek, laughs at his jokes, and intervenes to stop the fight between Red and the Op. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xiv) The girl frozen on a kitchen chair; the Op promises her Pat Reddy is safe and locks her in a room with the old man. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/ix) Referred to as 'Ann Newhall' in the chapter; reveals her involvement with Red O'Leary and Papadopoulos. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/iii) Referred to as Peggy Carroll, the female accomplice who impersonates Sue Hambleton. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/billie - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters