# Johnny Geer — His Family character guide

> Johnny Geer in His Family by Ernest Poole.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Johnny, Johnny Geer

**First appearance:** 0007-vi

## Who they are

A young boy who interacts with the Gale family.

## In the story

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_family_se/chapters/xi)

A cripple boy boarder with a determined face and cheerful voice, described by Deborah as the 'hungriest' of all to get on in life.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_family_se/chapters/xii)

Roger decides to pay for his summer away and possibly take him into his office.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_family_se/chapters/xv)

Crippled boy working in Roger's office; becomes Roger's close friend; diagnosed with Pott's disease and given a short life expectancy; aspires to be an architect; moves into Roger's house.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_family_se/chapters/xxii)

Works in Roger's office, shows sharp wits and vim; drums up business from criminals seeking clippings, but is rebuked by Roger; receives a raise and a month off.

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