# Mr. Lester — Short Fiction character guide

> Mr. Lester in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor Mr. Lester, Lester

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

## Who they are

Character in stories, often an older man.

## In the story

### [Tour Y-10](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/tour-y-10)

A fellow traveler who makes witty but unkind remarks about Kate's appearance, which the narrator defends against.

### [The Jade Necklace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/the-jade-necklace)

Mentioned as a friend of Bauer who recommends stories for stars.

### [The Venomous Viper of the Volga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/the-venomous-viper-of-the-volga)

Promoter Luke Lewis, who is planning the heavyweight elimination tournament.

### [Nora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/nora)

Referred to as 'Mr. Hazlett' in the chapter, the author of the play 'Nora' who is nervous about presenting his work.

## Links

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