# Mr. Cathie — Erewhon Revisited character guide

> Mr. Cathie in Erewhon Revisited by Samuel Butler.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Alfred, Mr. Alfred Cathie

**First appearance:** 0025-xxiii-my-father-is-escorted-to-the-mayor-s-house-and-is-introduced-to-a-future-daughter-in-law

## Who they are

A young man who becomes engaged to George's sister.

## Relationships

### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/the_narrator)

_friendship_

Mr. Cathie is a helpful and friendly local who assists the narrator with information.

### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/the_narrator)

_friendship_

Mr. Cathie is a helpful and friendly local who assists the narrator with information.

## In the story

### [I: Ups and Downs of Fortune—My Father Starts for Erewhon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/i-ups-and-downs-of-fortune-my-father-starts-for-erewhon)

The family's trusted friend and lawyer, who supports the father's decision to return to Erewhon and manages his affairs, including a power of attorney.

### [XXVI: My Father Reaches Home, and Dies Not Long Afterwards](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xxvi-my-father-reaches-home-and-dies-not-long-afterwards)

Advised my father on travel and is to be consulted about delivering the money to George.

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