# Mr. Evans — Short Fiction character guide

> Mr. Evans in Short Fiction by Arthur Machen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Mr. Evans

**First appearance:** 0028-the-great-return

## Who they are

An old man in the narrative.

## In the story

### [II: Odours of Paradise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/chapters/ii-odours-of-paradise)

The rector of Llantrisant, now strangely youthful and joyful, rebukes the narrator for his critical articles and refuses to explain the incense in his church.

### [III: A Secret in a Secret Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/chapters/iii-a-secret-in-a-secret-place)

The rector of Llantrisant, previously noted for his illuminated face, is contrasted with the young farmer at the station who also bears a radiant joy.

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