# James F. Stepina — Poetry character guide

> James F. Stepina in Poetry by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jim, James

**First appearance:** 0220-james-f-stepina

## Who they are

A banker mentioned in the narrative.

## In the story

### [Jas. A. Ballard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/jas-a-ballard)

Implied as 'Jim,' the person who supplies coal without overcharging.

### [James F. Stepina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/james-f-stepina)

The banker from Chicago who saved his people with his fortune.

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