# Robert Bludward — Short Fiction character guide

> Robert Bludward in Short Fiction by Saki.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mister Robert Bludward, Mr. Robert Bludward, Robert, Mr. Bludward

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

## Who they are

A man whose name is a source of social amusement.

## In the story

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

The red-haired boy, Ted, who is sullen and later arrested by the police.

### [Forewarned](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/forewarned)

Alethia's cousin and prospective host, a Parliamentary candidate denounced by locals and the press as a swanker and corrupt figure.

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