# Limpy Jim — Ragged Dick character guide

> Limpy Jim in Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger Jr..

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jim

**First appearance:** 0007-v-chatham-street-and-broadway

## Who they are

A lame street boy and friend of Dick.

## In the story

### [VI: Up Broadway to Madison Square](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/vi-up-broadway-to-madison-square)

Mentioned by Dick as the person who tricked him into gambling away five dollars, leaving him without lodging on a cold night.

### [XIII: Micky Maguire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xiii-micky-maguire)

Limpy Jim is Micky Maguire's friend and accompanies him as they approach Dick.

### [XIV: A Battle and a Victory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xiv-a-battle-and-a-victory)

Accompanies Micky, encourages the fight but does not participate, and warns of the approaching policeman.

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