# Mr. Rockwell — Ragged Dick character guide

> Mr. Rockwell in Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger Jr..

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0026-xxiv-dick-receives-a-letter

## Who they are

A wealthy merchant who gives Dick a job.

## Relationships

### [Ragged Dick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/characters/ragged_dick)

_professional_

Mr. Rockwell is a wealthy businessman who hires Dick as a clerk after being impressed by his honesty.

### [Ragged Dick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/characters/ragged_dick)

_professional_

Mr. Rockwell is a wealthy businessman who hires Dick as a clerk after being impressed by his honesty.

### [Ragged Dick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/characters/ragged_dick)

_professional_

Mr. Rockwell is a wealthy businessman who hires Dick as a clerk after being impressed by his honesty.

## In the story

### [An Exciting Adventure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xxvi-an-exciting-adventure)

The father of the rescued boy; he offers a reward, provides Dick with new clothes, and invites him to his counting room.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xxvii-conclusion)

Offers Dick a job as a clerk at ten dollars a week, impressed by his honesty and penmanship.

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