# Ben Drake — Short Fiction character guide

> Ben Drake in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Drake, Ben, Mr. Ben Drake

**First appearance:** 0000-my-roomy

## Who they are

Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.

## In the story

### [Promoted to Contest Editor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/xvii-promoted-to-contest-editor)

Mentioned as Ben Hecht, co-editor of The Rabies.

### [Sun Cured](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/sun-cured)

Ben Drew, Fretts's friend in the furniture business, who initially planned to join him on the Florida trip.

### [Liberty Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/liberty-hall)

The husband and composer who despises visiting, devises an emergency exit scheme, and suffers through the Thayers' overbearing hospitality.

### [Wedding Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/wedding-day)

Referred to as Ben Seaton, a juvenile actor and friend of the couple. He hosts the post-wedding gathering at his apartment and gives the bride away.

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