Mr. Incoul’s Misadventure · Character

Mr. Blydenburg

A florid, talkative widower and chess companion who fills Mr. Incoul's empty evenings and unwittingly narrates the social weather.

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Also known as a Mr. Blydenburg, Blydenburg

First appearance: iii after darkness

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A florid, talkative widower and friend of Mr.

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Mr. Blydenburg comes to the great Madison Avenue house of an evening, sets up the chessboard, and chatters while Incoul's solitude deepens. He is present at Mrs. Bachelor's reception with his daughter, eager for travel talk of Granada and Ronda, and his genial, panting curiosity makes him a useful barometer of what society knows and suspects. His friendship gives Incoul a rare human thread, and his innocent questions about Spain help draw the characters toward the journey where everything will be tested.

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Mr. Incoul
A florid, talkative widower and friend of Mr. Incoul; visits for chess and is present at the reception.
V: A Yellow Envelope
Joins the Incouls in Baden; bores Mr. Incoul with talk of Tirynth excavations.
VI: Biarritz
Persuaded by Mr. Incoul to leave Baden; discusses Basque etymology; enjoys the new surroundings.
What May Be Seen from a Palco
Eager to study Basque, joins the excursion to San Sebastián, drinks a naranjada, and shouts excitedly during the bullfight.
An Unexpected Guest
Part of the party; discourses on bullfighting and Roman gladiators; admires Lenox's charm and knowledge.
Mr. Incoul Dines in Spain
Organizes the trip to Spain, enjoys the casino and dinner, flirts with a manola, and wins at roulette.
X: The Point of View
Informs Lenox of the Incouls' departure and muses about a match between Lenox and his daughter Milly.
XV: May Expostulates
Dines at the Incoul house and accompanies Mr. Incoul to the club, where he identifies Lenox dealing.
Maida's Nuptials
Criticizes Mr. Incoul for exposing Lenox Leigh, defending the young man's innocence.
Mr. Incoul Goes Over the Accounts
Struggles with guilt and sorrow after learning of Mrs. Incoul's death and Lenox Leigh's suicide; attempts to visit Incoul but is refused.

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