# Joe Martin — Short Fiction character guide

> Joe Martin in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Joe, Martin, VII Joe Martin, VII

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

## Who they are

Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/i)

Crosby's best friend on the club, who helps him by reading menus aloud and protecting him from Childs's tricks.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/ii)

Defends Crosby and reports Childs's actions to Cahill, urging him to stop the hazing.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/v)

Crosby's best pal, convinces him to meet Mary Lloyd.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/vii)

Narrates the story of advising Lefty Crosby on marriage and helping him send a telegram to Mary Lloyd.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/viii)

One of the players who helps plan the taxi ride for Crosby and Mary.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/ii)

Sparring partner who has trouble landing punches against Burkey.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as the opponent in the Michigan setup, knocked out in three rounds.

### [A Caddy's Diary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/a-caddy-s-diary)

The caddy's pal, a fellow caddy, who offers cynical wisdom about selling one's soul.

### [The Spinning Wheel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/the-spinning-wheel)

Another roulette dealer who handles the Macomber incident and later tells the boss about Macomber's accusation.

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