# Mr. Royce — One of Ours character guide

> Mr. Royce in One of Ours by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

Enid's stern, religious father who runs the local drugstore.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/ii)

Jason Royce is remembered as a miller who kept the mill out of sentiment, and who had lost most of his daughters.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/v)

Mr. Royce gives a reluctant and guarded approval, warning Claude about the disillusionments of life and marriage.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/v)

Informs Claude of Carrie's illness; expresses despondency about missionaries and the situation.

### [Homecoming in Uniform](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/x)

Welcomes Claude at the station; feels apologetic about his daughters' lack of warmth.

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