# Mr. Casby — Little Dorrit character guide

> Mr. Casby in Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Casby, Christopher Casby, the Patriarch

**First appearance:** 0015-xiii-patriarchal

## Who they are

Flora's father, a seemingly benevolent but manipulative landlord.

## In the story

### [Patriarchal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_dorrit_se/chapters/xiii-patriarchal)

The 'last of the Patriarchs,' unchanged in appearance, benign-looking but suspected by Clennam to be a drifting booby kept afloat by Pancks.

### [Machinery in Motion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_dorrit_se/chapters/xxiii-machinery-in-motion)

The Patriarch, benignly present during the interactions, offering vague blessings and wisdom.

### [What Was Behind Mr. Pancks on Little Dorrit's Hand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_dorrit_se/chapters/xxxv-what-was-behind-mr-pancks-on-little-dorrit-s-hand)

Referred to as Pancks' proprietor who lent money at twenty percent interest, described as a 'noble old boy' and 'perfect Patriarch.'

### [Going](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_dorrit_se/chapters/xxxii-going)

The Patriarch, exposed by Pancks as a deceptive proprietor who profits from squeezing tenants.

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