# Patten — Short Fiction character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** J. Patten, old Patten

**First appearance:** 0034-a-view-from-a-hill

## Who they are

A character who discovers a hidden room in an old house.

## Relationships

### [Squire Martin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/squire_martin)

_professional_

Patten and Squire Martin have a professional relationship, possibly as servant and master or employee and employer.

### [Squire Martin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/characters/squire_martin)

_professional_

Patten and Squire Martin have a professional relationship, possibly as servant and master or employee and employer.

## In the story

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

The Squire's servant, who was a juror at Baxter's inquest and provides background on Baxter's sinister activities.

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