# Joe Hill — Jack Keefe Stories character guide

> Joe Hill in Jack Keefe Stories by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Joe Hill, Violet, poor little Violet, Joe Hill Violet, Hill, this Joe Hill

**First appearance:** 0001-jack-keefe-stories

## Who they are

A man involved with Violet, causing conflict with Jack.

## In the story

### [The Busher Comes Back](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/the-busher-comes-back)

Jack's former romantic interest; he breaks off with her after she calls him a 'busher' and sends her a postcard after his win.

### [The Busher's Honeymoon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/the-busher-s-honeymoon)

Mentioned as a busher from Detroit; Jack feels like punching him.

### [A New Busher Breaks In](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/a-new-busher-breaks-in)

Violet's husband and opposing pitcher; Jack faces him in a game and taunts him.

### [A New Busher Breaks In](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/a-new-busher-breaks-in)

Joe Hill's wife; Jack sees her in the stands and later wishes she could have witnessed his victory.

## Links

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