# Dr. von Heber — Interim character guide

> Dr. von Heber in Interim by Dorothy M. Richardson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Dr. Heber, von Heber, Von Heber

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A foreign doctor whose presence unsettles the Baileys' dining room, he listens to music and to Miriam with the same grave, unreadable attention.

## Relationships

### [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/interim_se/characters/miriam)

_professional_

Dr. von Heber is Miriam's physician, and their relationship is marked by professional care but also an unsettling personal interest in her case.

### [Mrs. Bailey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/interim_se/characters/mrs_bailey)

_professional_

Dr. von Heber and Mrs. Bailey collaborate professionally regarding Miriam's care, but their alliance is fraught with mutual suspicion.

### [Mrs. Bailey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/interim_se/characters/mrs_bailey)

_professional_

Dr. von Heber and Mrs. Bailey collaborate professionally regarding Miriam's care, but their alliance is fraught with mutual suspicion.

### [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/interim_se/characters/miriam)

_professional_

Dr. von Heber is Miriam's physician, and their relationship is marked by professional care but also an unsettling personal interest in her case.

### [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/interim_se/characters/miriam)

_professional_

Dr. von Heber is Miriam's physician, and their relationship is marked by professional care but also an unsettling personal interest in her case.

### [Mrs. Bailey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/interim_se/characters/mrs_bailey)

_professional_

Dr. von Heber and Mrs. Bailey collaborate professionally regarding Miriam's care, but their alliance is fraught with mutual suspicion.

## In the story

### [Interim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/interim_se/chapters/interim)

Mentioned in the context of the boarding house's social fabric.

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

Engages Miriam in conversation about his medical studies and shares a humorous story, revealing his charm and intellect.

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

Borrows Miriam's prayerbook to go to church; his presence and past are discussed.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/interim_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as having believed a false rumor about Miriam; his absence is felt.

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

Mentioned as having opened a letter and expected to return, giving Miriam a sense of support.

## Links

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