Short Fiction · Character

Mr. Edwards

Character in stories, often an older man.

minor

Also known as old Edwards

First appearance: my roomy

Mr. Edwards shows up with force in The Holdout. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The team owner, concerned about finances and looking to trim the salary list, relying on Frank to handle the negotiations.

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Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Holdout
The team owner, concerned about finances and looking to trim the salary list, relying on Frank to handle the negotiations.
The Yellow Kid
An older figure in the boxing world, possibly a promoter or veteran.
Mr. and Mrs. Fix-It
Mentioned as another of the narrator's old friends, part of the dull crowd.
The Jade Necklace
The author of 'Harridan' who is persuaded to sell his story and allow his name to be removed from the film adaptation.
XII: I Transfer from Princeton to Medicine
Big Bill Edwards, also known as 'Hull', breaks up the hockey game by falling into the lake.
Ex Parte
The narrator, writing to his friend Ed Osborne to explain his side of the separation from his wife, Florence.
High-Rollers
Another wealthy man in the bridge foursome with Marion. He is involved in the high-stakes gambling and the argument about debts.

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