# Augustus Greatorex — Short Fiction character guide

> Augustus Greatorex in Short Fiction by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Greatorex, Meantime Augustus Greatorex, Augustus, Gus, Gussy

**First appearance:** 0000-a-double-story

## Who they are

A young man in a domestic tale.

## Relationships

### [Letty Merewether](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/letty_merewether)

_romantic_

Augustus Greatorex and Letty Merewether are involved in a romantic relationship, with courtship or tension.

### [Letty Merewether](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/letty_merewether)

_romantic_

Augustus Greatorex and Letty Merewether are involved in a romantic relationship, with courtship or tension.

### [Letty Merewether](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/letty_merewether)

_romantic_

Augustus Greatorex and Letty Merewether are involved in a romantic relationship, with courtship or tension.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/chapters/i)

A merchant who married Letty Merewether hoping to shape her mind, but is disappointed by her superficiality. He neglects his daughter Sophy.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/chapters/ii)

Mr. Greatorex, the master of the house, tries to reason with Alice about her decision to leave, showing patience and concern for his wife's health.

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