# Higgins — Early Autumn character guide

> Higgins in Early Autumn by Louis Bromfield.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A servant or employee in the Pentland orbit.

## Relationships

### [Olivia Pentland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters/olivia_pentland)

_professional_

Loyal servant and employer, with Higgins deeply respectful and protective of Olivia.

### [Sybil Pentland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters/sybil_pentland)

_professional_

Servant and young mistress, with Higgins showing paternal care and concern for Sybil's welfare.

### [Olivia Pentland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters/olivia_pentland)

_professional_

Loyal servant and employer, with Higgins deeply respectful and protective of Olivia.

### [Sybil Pentland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters/sybil_pentland)

_professional_

Servant and young mistress, with Higgins showing paternal care and concern for Sybil's welfare.

### [Sybil Pentland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters/sybil_pentland)

_professional_

Servant and young mistress, with Higgins showing paternal care and concern for Sybil's welfare.

### [Olivia Pentland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters/olivia_pentland)

_professional_

Loyal servant and employer, with Higgins deeply respectful and protective of Olivia.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/chapters/iv)

Prepares the red mare for John Pentland's ride.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/chapters/ii)

Seen by Olivia on the bridge with Miss Egan, confirming he has seduced her.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/chapters/i)

Expresses approval of Sybil's marriage and is trusted by Olivia for his judgment.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/chapters/iii)

Witnesses John's death; later informs Olivia that Michael is leaving and asks if she wants to send a message.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters/higgins
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters