Andy Donovan

Unknown Narrator

Andy Donovan is a loyal friend to the narrator, frequently interacting in social or casual settings.

Unknown Narrator

Andy Donovan is a loyal friend to the narrator, frequently interacting in social or casual settings.

Unknown Narrator

Andy Donovan is a loyal friend to the narrator, frequently interacting in social or casual settings.

Fickle Fortune or How Gladys Hustled

Not present in this chapter.

III

Mentioned as the Populist Candidate who is accused and protests.

His Doubt

The husband, Charlie, a clerk earning fifty dollars per month, who misinterprets his wife's sentimental speech about their baby as a plan to buy a piano.

The Dissipated Jeweler

Not present in this chapter.

By Courier

The tall young man who sends a message via the boy, claiming he is on his way to San Francisco and an Alaska moose-hunting expedition.

The Struggle of the Outliers

Not present; no match found in excerpts.

The Cactus

Trysdale's friend, the brother of the bride, who complains about drinking alone and mentions the cactus's name.

Hearts and Hands

Referred to as Mr. Easton, he is the handsome young man handcuffed to the glum-faced man, initially mistaken for a marshal.

One Dollar's Worth

Referred to as Bob Littlefield, the district attorney who is engaged to Nancy Derwent and targeted by Mexico Sam.

The Marquis and Miss Sally

Andy Donovan is not featured in this chapter.

The Ferry of Unfulfilment

The Man from Nome is identified as Henry Blayden, a gold miner from Nome who follows the girl onto the ferry.

New York by Camp Fire Light

Not present in this chapter.

One Thousand Dollars

Not present in this chapter.

The Rathskeller and the Rose

Not present in this chapter.

Squaring the Circle

Cal Harkness, the last Harkness, works as an express wagon driver in New York and is the target of Sam's vengeance.

The Ransom of Mack

The narrator and Mack's friend; he tries to save Mack from a hasty marriage by bribing the bride-to-be and her true love.

The Making of a New Yorker

Not present in this chapter.

Mammon and the Archer

Mentioned in the context of the traffic jam orchestrated by Kelly.

Hostages to Momus

Involved in the group's activities and the hush-money joke.

IV

Referred to as Major Tucker, he is the general passenger agent who brings the ransom.

An Adjustment of Nature

Not present in this chapter.

The Lost Blend

Con Lantry is the central character, a bartender who is shy around women and in love with Katherine.

An Unfinished Story

Piggy, the wealthy man who invites Dulcie to dinner; he is described as a 'spender' who takes girls to swell places.

The Guilty Party

Referenced as 'Kid Mullaly' in the chapter; he is the fiancé of Liz and plans to take Annie Karlson to the dance.

Elsie in New York

The burly cop who intervenes when Hank Ross approaches Elsie, mistaking his honest intentions for harassment.

The Thing's the Play

John Delaney, the best man who attacked Frank out of jealousy, later returns as a mysterious lodger seeking Helen's forgiveness.

The Handbook of Hymen

Not present in this chapter.

The Trimmed Lamp

Dan is Lou's steady companion, described as faithful, genial, and ready-made in his wit and attire. He wants to marry Lou, but she values her independence.

Calloway's Code

Not directly present; the story focuses on the Enterprise staff.

The Country of Elusion

Kappelman, a painter, is present at the dinner and engages in antics like waltzing with a waiter.

Proof of the Pudding

Not present in this chapter.

The Octopus Marooned

Jeff's partner; takes a drink and becomes an orator, delivering a temperance speech that ruins their business.

Jeff Peters as a Personal Magnet

Referred to as Andy Tucker; Jeff's old acquaintance and partner in the scheme to swindle the mayor.

Modern Rural Sports

Jeff's partner; successfully swindles Farmer Plunkett using a shell game.

The Chair of Philanthromathematics

Co-founder of the World's University; lectures on irrigation and modern music; reveals the faro dealer as Professor McCorkle.

The Hand That Riles the World

Jeff's partner in the scheme; initially optimistic about Mrs. Avery's abilities, but ultimately shares in the disappointment.

The Exact Science of Matrimony

Jeff's partner in the scheme; initially skeptical about involving a real widow, but agrees to let Mrs. Trotter keep the $2,000.

A Midsummer Masquerade

Jeff's partner; he drunkenly plays both the Duke of Marlborough and Lieutenant Peary, ruining the masquerade.

Shearing the Wolf

Jeff's partner, who initially agrees to help Murkison but later questions Jeff's ethics.

Innocents of Broadway

Jeff's partner who suggests using poker as a way to legitimately earn the money.

Conscience in Art

Jeff's partner; devises the fraudulent scheme involving the ivory carving, showing his imaginative and unscrupulous nature.

The Discounters of Money

Referenced indirectly as 'Howard Pilkins', the millionaire who believes money can buy anything.

The Higher Pragmatism

Involved in the story's events, contributing to the pragmatic discourse.

No Story

Not present in this chapter.

A Poor Rule

Not present in this chapter.