# Mr. Tufton — Salem Chapel character guide

> Mr. Tufton in Salem Chapel by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Mr. Tufton, Old Mr. Tufton, good old Mr. Tufton, dear Mr. Tufton

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A kind elderly gentleman, father of Adelaide Tufton.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/iii)

The old minister offers Vincent paternalistic advice about the transient excitement of a new pastorate and warns against elation.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/vii)

Shakes his head over reports of Vincent's study, doubting the young minister's methods.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xxii)

Offers platitudes to Mrs. Vincent about things working for the best.

### [The Meeting at Salem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Gives a maudlin, sympathetic speech that inadvertently harms Vincent's cause by emphasizing the need for indulgence.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xli)

Sits in his armchair and offers Vincent paternal advice about the congregation.

### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xliii)

Blesses the marriage of Mr. Beecher and Phoebe Tozer.

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