# Sampson — Of Human Bondage character guide

> Sampson in Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Sampson

**First appearance:** 0051-lii

## Who they are

A buyer at Lynn's department store where Philip works briefly.

## In the story

### [CIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/ciii)

The buyer of costumes at Lynn's, a fussy little man who asks Philip about languages and notices his clubfoot.

### [CV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/cv)

The buyer at Lynn's who assigns Philip the task of dressing the window after criticizing the current display.

### [CVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/cvii)

The buyer who takes a fancy to Philip, is dashing and proud of his music-hall clientele, but jealous of credit.

### [CVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/cviii)

Raises Philip's wages from six to twelve shillings, promises a pound a week if he continues to work well.

### [CXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/cxi)

Philip's buyer at Lynn's; allows Philip to leave when he hears of his uncle's illness.

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