# Reverend Frank Milvey — Our Mutual Friend character guide

> Reverend Frank Milvey in Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Reverend Frank Milvey, Frank, Mr. Milvey

**First appearance:** 0027-ix-in-which-the-orphan-makes-his-will

## Who they are

Poor but good-hearted clergyman who performs marriages and assists the poor.

## In the story

### [Mr. and Mrs. Boffin in Consultation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/ix-mr-and-mrs-boffin-in-consultation)

Consulted by the Boffins about finding a suitable orphan; he and his wife discuss various candidates but find objections to each.

### [Somebody Becomes the Subject of a Prediction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/ix-somebody-becomes-the-subject-of-a-prediction)

Conducts the funeral service for Betty Higden, speaking with a troubled voice and later comforting Sloppy.

### [XV: What Was Caught in the Traps That Were Set](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/xv-what-was-caught-in-the-traps-that-were-set)

Mentioned as a chance meeting at the railway station that revealed the truth to Bradley.

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