# Toffile — New Hampshire character guide

> Toffile in New Hampshire by Robert Frost.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0015-a-fountain-a-bottle-a-donkey-s-ears-and-some-books

## Who they are

A named character, possibly a local eccentric or farmer.

## Relationships

### [Clara Robinson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/new_hampshire_se/characters/clara_robinson)

_social_

Clara Robinson and Toffile have a passing acquaintance, likely in the context of village life.

## In the story

### [Two Witches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/new_hampshire_se/chapters/two-witches)

The mother's deceased husband, who helped nail the attic door shut and was involved in the murder of a man whose bones are in the cellar.

### [I: The Witch of Coös](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/new_hampshire_se/chapters/i-the-witch-of-co-s)

The mother's deceased husband; he helped trap the skeleton in the attic and was involved in the murder.

### [Grace Notes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/new_hampshire_se/chapters/grace-notes)

Referenced in 'The Kitchen Chimney' as the builder of a little house, asked to construct a full-length chimney from the ground.

## Links

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