# Bertie Thropplestance — Short Fiction character guide

> Bertie Thropplestance in Short Fiction by Saki.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bertie, Egbert, Bert, Bertha

**First appearance:** 0031-the-baker-s-dozen

## Who they are

A man whose marital situation is a subject of family discussion.

## In the story

### [The Reticence of Lady Anne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-reticence-of-lady-anne)

Referred to as Egbert; tries to break the silence and make amends after the luncheon quarrel, but fails to elicit any response from Lady Anne.

### [Bertie's Christmas Eve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/bertie-s-christmas-eve)

The rebellious nephew who locks the family in the cow-house and throws a wild party.

### [The Blind Spot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-blind-spot)

Sir Lulworth's nephew and the executor of great-aunt Adelaide's estate; he discovers the Canon's letter and tries to present it as evidence against the cook Sebastien.

### [Laura](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/laura)

Amanda's husband; his poultry and garden are repeatedly ravaged by the otter, and he is later tormented by a Nubian boy in Cairo.

### [Shock Tactics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/shock-tactics)

Frustrated by his mother opening his letters; becomes Clovis's devoted slave after the successful hoax.

### [The Elk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-elk)

The younger grandson and heir-designate to Mrs. Thropplestance's property; amiable and easygoing, he rescues Dora from the elk.

### [A Shot in the Dark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/a-shot-in-the-dark)

A young man on the train who falsely claims to be Mrs. Saltpen-Jago's second son, Bertie, and attempts to borrow money from Sletherby.

### [The Toys of Peace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-toys-of-peace)

Bertie, the younger nephew (age 9.5) who eagerly participates in the violent reimagining of the toys.

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