# Major Brown — Miss Marjoribanks character guide

> Major Brown in Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dear Major Brown

**First appearance:** 0011-xii

## Who they are

A retired military man and father of the Brown sisters.

## In the story

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxxvii)

A local figure who echoes Lucilla's sentiment that Carlingford needs a good man, not a party politician, and supports the idea of an independent candidate.

### [Chapter XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xl)

Seen through the window cordially shaking hands with Mr. Ashburton, provoking Mr. Cavendish's jealousy.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xli)

Embarrassed and evasive, having already committed to supporting Ashburton.

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