# Jacob Spraggins — Short Fiction character guide

> Jacob Spraggins in Short Fiction by O. Henry.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Caliph Who Alleviated His Conscience Old Jacob Spraggins, old Jacob, Jacob, Caliph Spraggins, Old Jacob Spraggins, Jake

**First appearance:** 0000-lord-oakhurst-s-curse

## Who they are

A wealthy man who plays at being a caliph.

## In the story

### [A Years Supply](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/a-years-supply)

The wealthy man who gives the calendar to Susie.

### [A Tragedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/a-tragedy)

Referenced as the Caliph Who Alleviated His Conscience, but not directly appearing.

### [One Thousand Dollars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/one-thousand-dollars)

Not present in this chapter.

### [The Rathskeller and the Rose](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/the-rathskeller-and-the-rose)

Not present in this chapter.

### [The Making of a New Yorker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/the-making-of-a-new-yorker)

Not present in this chapter.

### [An Adjustment of Nature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/an-adjustment-of-nature)

Not present in this chapter.

### [The Handbook of Hymen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/the-handbook-of-hymen)

Not present in this chapter.

### [Calloway's Code](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/calloway-s-code)

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

### [Proof of the Pudding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/proof-of-the-pudding)

Not present in this chapter.

### [The Fifth Wheel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/the-fifth-wheel)

The Caliph Who Alleviated His Conscience, appears as the wealthy man who orchestrates the reunion.

### [A Night in New Arabia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/a-night-in-new-arabia)

A wealthy former coal miner turned millionaire and philanthropist, seeking to alleviate his conscience through charitable acts.

### [What You Want](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/what-you-want)

Old Tom Crowley, the wealthy soap manufacturer who acts as a caliph, offering to fund James Turner's education.

### [No Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/no-story)

Not present in this chapter.

### [A Poor Rule](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/a-poor-rule)

Not present in this chapter.

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