# Richard Duncombe — Short Fiction character guide

> Richard Duncombe in Short Fiction by Saki.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Duncombe, Eric

**First appearance:** 0033-the-matchmaker

## Who they are

A character involved in romantic and social misadventures.

## In the story

### [The Baker’s Dozen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-baker-s-dozen)

Major Richard Dumbarton, a central figure in the chapter, reunites with his former lover Emily and discovers they have a combined total of thirteen children.

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

The protagonist who rides to the house and attempts to uplift the family with optimism.

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

Harvey Bope, the uncle who brings peace toys to his nephews.

### [Louis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/louis)

Referred to as Strudwarden; conspires with his sister to kill Louis to free himself from Lena's manipulation.

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