Peter Kane

Johnny Gray

Johnny Gray is a loyal friend and ally to Peter Kane, often working to protect him and his interests.

Emanuel Legge

Emanuel Legge is a dangerous enemy to Peter Kane, scheming to ruin him financially and personally.

Jeff Legge

Jeff Legge actively works against Peter Kane, supporting his father's vendetta and adding to the conflict.

Mr. Reeder

Mr. Reeder is a detective who professionally investigates the threats against Peter Kane, acting as his protector.

Craig

Craig is a trusted friend and supporter of Peter Kane, helping him through his troubles.

Marney Kane

Marney Kane is Peter Kane's daughter, and he is deeply protective of her throughout the story.

Barney

Barney is a loyal friend to Peter Kane, standing by him during the conflict with the Legge family.

Emanuel Legge

Emanuel Legge is a dangerous enemy to Peter Kane, scheming to ruin him financially and personally.

Johnny Gray

Johnny Gray is a loyal friend and ally to Peter Kane, often working to protect him and his interests.

Jeff Legge

Jeff Legge actively works against Peter Kane, supporting his father's vendetta and adding to the conflict.

Mr. Reeder

Mr. Reeder is a detective who professionally investigates the threats against Peter Kane, acting as his protector.

Jeff Legge

Jeff Legge actively works against Peter Kane, supporting his father's vendetta and adding to the conflict.

I

Writes a letter to Johnny informing him of Marney's engagement to Major Floyd, showing his protective love for his daughter.

II

Welcomes Johnny back; reveals Marney married Major Floyd; discusses Emanuel Legge's hatred and release.

III

Defends his decision to marry Marney to a straight man and violently ejects Emanuel Legge from his property.

IV

Proudly introduces Jeff Legge as his son-in-law, unaware of the plot.

V

Overhears Johnny's conversation with Lila from behind a hedge, his face inscrutable.

The Wedding Feast

Hosts the wedding, jovial with Johnny, unaware of the Legges' scheme.

VII

Mentioned as Marney's father; unaware of the plot.

IX

Peter is discussed as a former bank robber who betrayed Jeff's father, and his daughter's marriage is part of a revenge plot.

The Locked Room and the Broken Promise

Mentioned as having left Horsham with a gun, determined to confront Jeff.

XII

Seen by Emanuel Legge walking near the Highlow Club, absorbed in thought and in evening dress.

XVI

Admits he was near the Highlow Club; relieved Lila is Jeff's wife; fears for Johnny.

XVII

Present during the confrontation, allows Johnny to take leave of Marney privately.

XIX

Mentioned as the target of Emanuel's framing scheme; Emanuel believes he shot Jeff.

XXI

Hosts Mr. Reeder, learns about the forged notes, and refuses to inform on Jeffrey Legge despite the investigator's probing.

XXII

Confronts Emanuel Legge with dangerous calm, agrees to a dinner meeting at the Highlow Club.

XXIV

Writes to Johnny about Legge's invitation, expresses concern about the Highlow dinner, and reaffirms his intention to pursue bigamy charges against Legge.

XXVI

Arrives with a gun, is suspicious of the Legges, is struck by Emanuel after Johnny is drugged, and is carried to the car.

XXVII

Accompanies Johnny Gray to the club; leaves with him down the fire-escape.

XXVIII

Reveals details about the drugging and the spiral staircase at the Highlow Club

XXIX

Reported to have escaped and killed Emanuel Legge, though not present in the chapter.

The Death-House

Mentioned by Legge as the killer of Emanuel Legge, with Legge vowing revenge.

XXXI

Mentioned as having escaped from Keytown Jail.

XXXII

Stands at Mr. Reeder's right hand outside the prison, part of the cordon that blocks Legge's escape.

The Revelation

Expresses surprise at Johnny's true identity but gives his blessing to the marriage.