Daniel Webster Irving

Bunny Ross

Bunny is fascinated and somewhat obsessed with Daniel Webster Irving, a charismatic but manipulative figure.

Bunny Ross

Bunny is fascinated and somewhat obsessed with Daniel Webster Irving, a charismatic but manipulative figure.

Bunny Ross

Bunny is fascinated and somewhat obsessed with Daniel Webster Irving, a charismatic but manipulative figure.

X: The University

Instructor at the university, secretly sowing doubts about the war and the Allies' motives; Bunny brings him to Paradise to meet his father.

III

A young instructor at Southern Pacific University who subtly introduces 'dangerous thoughts' about the peace conference and secret treaties, influencing Bunny.

V

University instructor who fears losing his job if he discusses Siberia openly.

VI

Bunny's instructor who explains the financial motives behind American intervention in Russia and recommends banned magazines.

VII

Bunny's instructor-friend, invited to the oil field; he discusses Russia and Siberia with Bunny on the drive.

VIII

The 'professor' guest, answers Dad's questions about world affairs, shares inside knowledge of diplomacy and relief work, subtly aligns with Bunny's Bolshevik views.

Chapter X

Bunny takes him to lunch; he gives Bunny a Socialist article about Russia.

II

Young instructor who declines to advise the group, citing risk to his position.

XI

Fired from his teaching position due to the scandal; reveals the existence of a spy and the workings of the 'Improve America League.'

XII

Blacklisted from teaching; Bunny seeks to help him by funding a labor college he would run.

XIV: The Star

Labor instructor struggling to keep the labor college running amid factional disputes.

I

Young instructor struggling to organize the labor college.

I

His labor college is in debt; Bunny writes him a check for $200.

II

Provided the address where Paul and Ruth are staying.

VIII

Dan Irving closes the labor college, takes a job as a Washington correspondent for a radical press service, and plans to investigate the naval oil leases. He carefully clears Bunny of any involvement.

Chapter X

Mentioned as being on the trail of Vernon Roscoe in Washington, investigating the lease.

III

His Washington letter is cited as revealing Roscoe and O'Reilly's deal to buy the nomination for Harding.

IV

Former teacher of Bunny and head of a failed labor college; writes articles attacking Vernon Roscoe and the Sunnyside lease.

VI

Writes to Bunny about his new job as a radical press correspondent, detailing scandals and the suppression of news.

III

Writes Bunny gossip from Washington about Harding's death and the oil scandals.

VII

Provides Washington letters for the labor press service.

XX: The Dedication

Consoles Bunny in Washington; discusses systemic corruption in American business; accepts Bunny's monthly donation for his labor press service.

I

Consoles Bunny, explains the systemic corruption of big business, and discusses his labor press service; accepts Bunny's funding.

VI

Comments on the founder's role and the need to get rid of money.