# Mr. Maydig — Short Fiction character guide

> Mr. Maydig in Short Fiction by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Maydig

**First appearance:** 0053-the-man-who-could-work-miracles

## Who they are

A clergyman who witnesses miracles.

## In the story

### [The Jilting of Jane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_25_se/chapters/the-jilting-of-jane)

William's employer, a Plymouth Brother who mentors William and promotes him.

### [The Moth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_25_se/chapters/the-moth)

The Vicar with whom Hapley argues about theology and who cannot see the moth Hapley points out.

### [The Red Room](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_25_se/chapters/the-red-room)

The old woman among the custodians, who stares into the fire and mutters ominously.

### [The Plattner Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_25_se/chapters/the-plattner-story)

Not directly mentioned in excerpts; no relevant appearance.

### [The Man Who Could Work Miracles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_25_se/chapters/the-man-who-could-work-miracles)

Not present in this excerpt.

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