# Young Murray — Short Fiction character guide

> Young Murray in Short Fiction by O. Henry.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Murray, Meestro Murray

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

## Who they are

A young man, possibly a musician or artist.

## In the story

### [One Dollar's Worth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/one-dollar-s-worth)

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

### [A Matter of Mean Elevation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/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](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.

### [According to Their Lights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/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](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 Third Ingredient](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/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](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.

### [The Snow Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/the-snow-man)

Etienne Girod, a stranded opera singer and palmist who stumbles into the ranch during the snowstorm.

### [The Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/chapters/the-dream)

The condemned protagonist awaiting execution in the electric chair.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters