# Mr. Grimes — Short Fiction character guide

> Mr. Grimes in Short Fiction by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Grimes, Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Grimes

**First appearance:** 0018-the-widow-s-mite

## Who they are

A couple involved in a story of social climbing.

## In the story

### [The Widow's Mite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_4_se/chapters/the-widow-s-mite)

Rector of Plumstock; chairman of relief committee; tirelessly begs for alms.

### [Part I: The Attempt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_4_se/chapters/part-i-the-attempt)

Husband of Mrs. Grimes, who reluctantly agrees to let Mackenzie work in their bedroom.

### [Part I: The Attempt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_4_se/chapters/part-i-the-attempt)

The landlady at the Spotted Dog who offers her bedroom for Mackenzie to work in, showing practical kindness.

### [Part II: The Result](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_4_se/chapters/part-ii-the-result)

The publican who helps care for Mackenzie and assists the narrator in searching for the Doctor's papers.

### [Part II: The Result](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_4_se/chapters/part-ii-the-result)

Provides background on Mackenzie's life and the burning of the manuscript; expresses pity for him.

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