# McCormick — Diverging Roads character guide

> McCormick in Diverging Roads by Rose Wilder Lane.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. McCormick

**First appearance:** 0001-diverging-roads

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly a tradesman.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/chapters/v)

A cynical young operator who makes Helen uncomfortable with his sarcastic remarks and unwanted physical contact.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/chapters/vi)

Passes Helen and Paul on the street in Sacramento, giving a cynically smiling glance.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/chapters/vii)

Observes the tension, makes inappropriate advances, offers Helen a loan, and sends her off with a kiss on the money.

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