# Mr. Veneering — Our Mutual Friend character guide

> Mr. Veneering in Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Veneering, Hamilton Veneering

**First appearance:** 0011-xi-podsnappery

## Who they are

Newly rich politician and host, whose dinners are a social barometer.

## In the story

### [The Man from Somewhere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/ii-the-man-from-somewhere)

Host of the dinner party, a wealthy and mysterious figure.

### [A Marriage Contract](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/x-a-marriage-contract)

Host of the wedding, claiming to be the oldest friend of both bride and groom, though the relationship is fabricated.

### [Podsnappery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/xi-podsnappery)

Mentioned as a dinner guest, part of the social circle but distinct from the Podsnaps.

### [A Dismal Swamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/xvii-a-dismal-swamp)

Among the first to leave cards at the Boffin mansion, seeking social connection.

### [A Piece of Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/iii-a-piece-of-work)

Decides to stand for Parliament for Pocket-Breaches; enlists friends to rally round him; delivers a stammering but effective speech.

### [An Anniversary Occasion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/xvi-an-anniversary-occasion)

Veneering, now an M.P., is present at the breakfast. His attention is described as 'rather used up' and difficult to hold, reflecting his new parliamentary duties.

### [A Social Chorus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/xvii-a-social-chorus)

Hosts the dinner in wonderment at the Lammles' downfall.

### [The Voice of Society](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/xvii-the-voice-of-society)

Hosts the dinner; the narrator reveals he will soon 'make a resounding smash' and retire to Calais.

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