# Mr. Spear — Hudson River Bracketed character guide

> Mr. Spear in Hudson River Bracketed by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Today Mr. Spear

**First appearance:** 0006-iii

## Who they are

Halo's father, a mild-mannered and scholarly man.

## In the story

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

Described as 'merely clever,' proud of Eaglewood, and a parvenu who married into the Lorburn family.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudson_river_bracketed_se/chapters/x)

Irritated and suspicious about the car's disappearance, accuses Lorry.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudson_river_bracketed_se/chapters/xvi)

Halo's father, now enjoying the comforts provided by Lewis and praising his son-in-law's abilities.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudson_river_bracketed_se/chapters/xxix)

Halo's father, who accepts Halo's decision and admires modern independence.

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