# Mr. Gregory — Short Fiction character guide

> Mr. Gregory in Short Fiction by M. R. James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** II Mr. Gregory, Gregory

**First appearance:** 0021-the-story-of-a-disappearance-and-an-appearance

## Who they are

A character who investigates a mysterious disappearance.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

Mr. Brown and Mr. Gregory are friends or close companions, with a high number of interactions suggesting mutual trust.

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

_friendship_

Mr. Brown and Mr. Gregory are friends or close companions, with a high number of interactions suggesting mutual trust.

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

_friendship_

Mr. Brown and Mr. Gregory are friends or close companions, with a high number of interactions suggesting mutual trust.

## In the story

### [The Ash-Tree](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/chapters/the-ash-tree)

The Bishop of Kilmore, who investigates the ash tree and witnesses the events leading to its burning.

### [The Treasure of Abbot Thomas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/chapters/the-treasure-of-abbot-thomas)

Somerton's friend and companion during the treasure hunt, who witnesses the supernatural aftermath.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/chapters/ii)

The Rector of Parsbury who travels to Steinfeld after receiving a letter from Brown about Mr. Somerton's condition.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/chapters/iii)

Friend of Somerton who helps replace the stone slab and confirms the haunting.

## Links

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