# Collins — Short Fiction character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Collins

**First appearance:** 0013-the-tractate-middoth

## Who they are

A servant who aids in a supernatural investigation.

## In the story

### [The Rose Garden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/chapters/the-rose-garden)

The gardener who fell ill after clearing the rose garden, reported by his wife.

### [The Rose Garden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/chapters/the-rose-garden)

Reports that Collins is unwell and that there is local gossip about the rose garden.

### [The Haunted Dolls’ House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/chapters/the-haunted-dolls-house)

Mr. Dillet's butler, who helps carry the dolls' house into the house.

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