# Mr. Ison — Simon character guide

> Mr. Ison in Simon by J. Storer Clouston.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Ison, the not too observant Ison

**First appearance:** 0018-xix-the-empty-compartment

## Who they are

A not-too-observant servant or local who misses key details.

## In the story

### [III: The Heir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/iii-the-heir)

Rattar's head clerk, who notes Rattar's unusual behavior and the cut on his chin, and comments on Rattar's suspicious look.

### [XXII: Mr. Carrington and the Fiscal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxii-mr-carrington-and-the-fiscal)

The head clerk who admits Carrington and observes Rattar's unusual alertness.

### [In the Garden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxxv-in-the-garden)

Rattar's head clerk, described as an oldish, prim man with side whiskers; Carrington seeks him out for information.

## Links

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