# Baxter — Short Fiction character guide

> Baxter in Short Fiction by M. R. James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Baxter, Mr. Baxter

**First appearance:** 0003-the-ash-tree

## Who they are

A servant who aids in uncovering a family secret.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Fanshawe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_fanshawe)

_professional_

Baxter and Mr. Fanshawe are likely employer and servant or master and assistant, with a clear hierarchical dynamic.

### [George Williams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/george_williams)

_friendship_

Baxter and George Williams are friends or companions, possibly sharing a common background or loyalty.

### [Mr. Fanshawe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/mr_fanshawe)

_professional_

Baxter and Mr. Fanshawe are likely employer and servant or master and assistant, with a clear hierarchical dynamic.

## In the story

### [A View from a Hill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/chapters/a-view-from-a-hill)

Deceased local figure who owned the binoculars and was involved in occult practices, including boiling bones and using dead men's eyes.

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