Short Fiction · Character

Young Murray

A young man, possibly a musician or artist.

minor

Also known as Murray, Meestro Murray

First appearance: lord oakhurst s curse

Young Murray shows up with force in One Dollar's Worth. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referred to as Rafael Ortiz, the young Mexican accused of passing a counterfeit dollar.

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In One Dollar's Worth: Referred to as Rafael Ortiz, the young Mexican accused of passing a counterfeit dollar. Later, in A Matter of Mean Elevation: Mentioned as part of the Alcazar Opera Company, though not directly…

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Character groups

Rural and regional characters
Con artists and schemers
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Military and social types

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Aftermath
Closing

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One Dollar's Worth
Referred to as Rafael Ortiz, the young Mexican accused of passing a counterfeit dollar.
A Matter of Mean Elevation
Mentioned as part of the Alcazar Opera Company, though not directly involved in the main action.
The Complete Life of John Hopkins
The young man in the library, Ralph Branscombe, who calmly ejects Hopkins from the house and reconciles with the lady.
One Thousand Dollars
Not present in this chapter.
The Rathskeller and the Rose
Not present in this chapter.
The Making of a New Yorker
Not present in this chapter.
According to Their Lights
A fallen aristocrat who now lives on the streets; considers betraying the Captain for money but ultimately stays with him.
An Adjustment of Nature
Not present in this chapter.
The Handbook of Hymen
Not present in this chapter.
Calloway's Code
Not directly present; the story focuses on the Enterprise staff.
Proof of the Pudding
Not present in this chapter.
The Third Ingredient
The young man who carries the onion; he rescued Cecilia from the river and is invited to share the stew.
No Story
Not present in this chapter.
A Poor Rule
Not present in this chapter.
The Snow Man
Etienne Girod, a stranded opera singer and palmist who stumbles into the ranch during the snowstorm.
The Dream
The condemned protagonist awaiting execution in the electric chair.

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