# Father Briton — Short Fiction character guide

> Father Briton in Short Fiction by R. A. Lafferty.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Father

**First appearance:** 0000-the-six-fingers-of-time

## Who they are

A priest or religious figure in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Texas Manuel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_45_se/characters/texas_manuel)

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Father Briton is a priest who occasionally counsels Texas Manuel, their relationship a mix of spiritual guidance and wary respect for each other's worlds.

### [Texas Manuel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_45_se/characters/texas_manuel)

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Father Briton is a priest who occasionally counsels Texas Manuel, their relationship a mix of spiritual guidance and wary respect for each other's worlds.

## In the story

### [In the Garden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_45_se/chapters/in-the-garden)

Jesuit linguist who attempts to communicate with Ha-Adamah and suggests a game of checkers to test his intellect.

### [All the People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_45_se/chapters/all-the-people)

Priest who speaks of knowing all people through confession and the beatific vision.

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