Bruce Carmyle

Sally Nicholas

Bruce is a persistent suitor who tries to win Sally's hand, but his stiff, controlling nature clashes with her spirited independence.

Ginger Kemp

Bruce and Ginger are romantic rivals for Sally's affection, with Bruce viewing Ginger as an unworthy competitor.

Sally Nicholas

Bruce is a persistent suitor who tries to win Sally's hand, but his stiff, controlling nature clashes with her spirited independence.

Sally Nicholas

Bruce is a persistent suitor who tries to win Sally's hand, but his stiff, controlling nature clashes with her spirited independence.

Ginger Kemp

Bruce and Ginger are romantic rivals for Sally's affection, with Bruce viewing Ginger as an unworthy competitor.

Ginger Kemp

Bruce and Ginger are romantic rivals for Sally's affection, with Bruce viewing Ginger as an unworthy competitor.

II: Enter Ginger

Bruce is Ginger's cousin, who was with him on the beach. Sally initially finds him sinister and correctly guesses he is a lawyer.

II

The dark, more proper companion of the red-haired man. He is concerned with correct behavior and is puzzled by Scrymgeour's absence.

VI

Mentioned as Ginger's cousin who helped him get the job with Scrymgeour.

III: The Dignified Mr. Carmyle

Bruce dines with Sally and defends his family's decision to cut off Ginger, leading to a heated exchange. He is portrayed as stiff and unyielding.

II

Appears at the end of the chapter as Sally's fellow train passenger.

III

Bruce is initially polite but becomes cold and critical when Sally mentions Ginger, revealing his rigid sense of propriety.

IV: Ginger in Dangerous Mood

Meets Ginger in Piccadilly, obtains Sally's address, and delivers Uncle Donald's dinner invitation.

VIII: Reappearance of Mr. Carmyle—and Ginger

Meets Sally on the train and tells her about Ginger's transformation.

I

Approaches Sally on the train and takes a seat across from her.

II

Reveals he came to America partly for a holiday and has been tracking Sally; he is angry about Ginger's disappearance and insults to the family.

III

Offered to drive Sally to the boardinghouse, but she declined.

IX: Ginger Becomes a Right-Hand Man

Mentioned as having traveled to America and sent books to Sally, revealing his interest in her.

X: Sally in the Shadows

Carmyle is financing Fillmore's ventures, which Sally suspects is a way to get closer to her.

II

Mentioned as the financier behind Fillmore's productions, causing Sally distress and Ginger's suspicion.

XI: Sally Runs Away

Visits Sally's apartment, informs Ginger she is gone, and shows displeasure at the encounter.

XII: Some Letters for Ginger

Hosts Sally at Monk's Crofton; his family's disapproval leads to Sally's departure.

XV: Uncle Donald Speaks His Mind

Resolved to pursue Sally to America despite her refusal, showing his resilience and determination.

At the Flower Garden

Proposes to Sally at the Flower Garden, and she accepts.

I

Appears at the Flower Garden and addresses Sally by name.

II

Follows Sally to America and proposes again, showing his determination and emotional control.

III

As an accepted suitor, he is dissatisfied with the proposal's setting and struggles with his emotions. He is shocked to learn Sally is a dancer and is offended by George Washington Williams's antics, leading him to leave abruptly.

IV

Has just proposed to Sally and been accepted, though he is not present in the scene.

III

Arrives cheerfully for a drive but becomes furious upon seeing Gerald, assumes the worst, and leaves abruptly.