# Fred A. Gross — Fred Gross Stories character guide

> Fred A. Gross in Fred Gross Stories by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Fred Gross, Fred, Allison, little Fred

**First appearance:** 0000-own-your-own-home

## Who they are

A Chicago detective turned suburban homeowner, he narrates his family's climb into respectability in letters that misspell every rung of the ladder.

## Relationships

### [Grace Charley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/characters/grace_charley)

_friendship_

Fred and Grace share a friendly, respectful relationship, with Fred often seeking Grace's advice.

## In the story

### [Own Your Own Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/own-your-own-home)

Narrator and protagonist, planning to build a house.

### [Welcome to Our City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/welcome-to-our-city)

Writes letters to his brother Charley, detailing the family's life, finances, and social activities in Allison.

### [The Last Laugh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/the-last-laugh)

Narrator and protagonist; plans and executes a prank to get back at the Hamiltons and Carpenters.

### [Uncivil War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/uncivil-war)

Narrator and protagonist, engaged in a feud with the Hamiltons.

### [War Bribes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/war-bribes)

Narrator and main correspondent; discusses stock market, family illness, and financial troubles.

### [The Swift Six](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/the-swift-six)

Narrator; resolves to save money, buys a Swift Six, later jokes about piano vs. car.

### [Fore!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/fore)

Narrator and protagonist; joins the country club, takes golf lessons, and enters a tournament.

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