# Lawrence Twentyman — The American Senator character guide > Lawrence Twentyman in The American Senator by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Larry, Mr. Twentyman, poor Larry **First appearance:** 0002-iii-the-masters-family ## Snapshot A hearty, well-to-do farmer hopelessly in love with Mary Masters, whose rejection leaves him restless, generous, and half-ready to sell his beloved Chowton. ## Who they are Larry Twentyman is the most prosperous young farmer in Dillsborough, good-natured, hard-riding, and universally liked, except by the one person whose affection he most wants. Mary Masters has refused him, and he gives himself a month to decide whether to sell Chowton Farm and leave the country altogether. His unrequited devotion and his blunt contempt for Goarly place him at the crossroads of the novel's rural and romantic tensions. ## Relationships ### [Mary Masters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mary_masters) _romantic_ Lawrence is a devoted suitor to Mary, but she does not reciprocate his romantic feelings. ### [Mr. Masters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mr_masters) _social_ Lawrence Twentyman, a farmer, seeks Mr. Masters' approval as a suitor for his daughter Mary. ### [Reginald Morton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/reginald_morton) _rivalry_ Lawrence and Reginald are romantic rivals for Mary Masters' affection, though Lawrence eventually concedes. ### [Mary Masters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mary_masters) _romantic_ Lawrence is a devoted suitor to Mary, but she does not reciprocate his romantic feelings. ### [Mr. Masters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mr_masters) _social_ Lawrence Twentyman, a farmer, seeks Mr. Masters' approval as a suitor for his daughter Mary. ### [Mr. Masters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mr_masters) _social_ Lawrence Twentyman, a farmer, seeks Mr. Masters' approval as a suitor for his daughter Mary. ### [Mary Masters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mary_masters) _romantic_ Lawrence is a devoted suitor to Mary, but she does not reciprocate his romantic feelings. ### [Reginald Morton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/reginald_morton) _rivalry_ Lawrence and Reginald are romantic rivals for Mary Masters' affection, though Lawrence eventually concedes. ### [Reginald Morton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/reginald_morton) _rivalry_ Lawrence and Reginald are romantic rivals for Mary Masters' affection, though Lawrence eventually concedes. ## In the story ### [I: Dillsborough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/i-dillsborough) A gentleman-farmer with over three hundred acres; popular in the neighbourhood, rides to hounds, and pays to the hunt. ### [The Masters Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/iii-the-masters-family) A well-to-do farmer and friend of the family, who has proposed to Mary and is liked by all except perhaps Mary herself. ### [The Dillsborough Club](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/iv-the-dillsborough-club) A gentleman-farmer present at the club; he expresses the opinion that Goarly should accept Lord Rufford's offer. ### [Reginald Morton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/v-reginald-morton) A local farmer and suitor to Mary Masters. His presence at the bridge meeting angers Reginald Morton, who sees him as presumptuous. ### [Not in Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/vi-not-in-love) Reginald views him as a vulgar lover, though he is a well-made man in suitable country attire; Larry is unaware of Reginald's jealousy and tries to apologize. ### [The Walk Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/vii-the-walk-home) Pursues Mary persistently, proposing marriage; is rebuffed but remains hopeful, not suspecting jealousy of Reginald Morton. ### [The Old Kennels](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/ix-the-old-kennels) His farm, Chowton Farm, is passed by the hunt; his beer is available to riders. ### [Goarly's Revenge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/x-goarly-s-revenge) Expresses disgust at the poisoning, rushes to confront Goarly, and is restrained by Lord Rufford. ### [From Impington Gorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xi-from-impington-gorse) Rides well, coaches Kate Masters on her pony, and tries to emulate Major Caneback's style. ### [XV: A Fit Companion—For Me and My Sisters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xv-a-fit-companion-for-me-and-my-sisters) Referenced as the subject of tension between Mary and Reginald; Mary declares him a fit companion for her and her sisters. ### [The Attorney's Family Is Disturbed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xviii-the-attorney-s-family-is-disturbed) Visits the Masters family and learns of Mary's planned trip. He again presses for an answer to his marriage proposal, but Mary refuses. ### [XIX: “Who Valued the Geese?”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xix-who-valued-the-geese) Follows Mr. Masters on Saturday evening, inquiring about Mary's trip to Cheltenham and expressing anger at the Senator's interference. ### [Give Me Six Months](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxvi-give-me-six-months) Persistent suitor who agrees to wait six months for Mary's answer. ### [Wonderful Bird!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxvii-wonderful-bird) Discussed as a potential suitor for Mary; Reginald considers him inferior to Mary. ### [At Cheltenham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxx-at-cheltenham) Referenced as the suitor Mary is considering; described as worthy but not a gentleman, and Mary ultimately decides she cannot marry him. ### [The Beginning of Persecution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-beginning-of-persecution) Anxiously awaiting Mary's decision, he is disheartened by Mrs. Masters' cold tone but remains honourable, waiting the full two months. ### [Mary's Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxxiv-mary-s-letter) Receives Mary's rejection letter, is deeply distressed, abandons hunting and work, and wanders the fields in despair, encountering Goarly. ### [Chowton Farm for Sale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxxv-chowton-farm-for-sale) Heartbroken over Mary Masters' rejection, decides to sell Chowton Farm and leave Dillsborough; confides in Morton about his unworthiness and his love for Mary. ### [XLI: The Senator Is Badly Treated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xli-the-senator-is-badly-treated) Encountered at Chowton Farm; expresses disdain for Goarly and agrees to delay selling the farm for a month. ### [Persecution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xliii-persecution) Heartbroken after receiving Mary's rejection letter; confides in Mr. Masters and considers selling Chowton Farm. ### [Lord Rufford Makes Up His Mind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xlv-lord-rufford-makes-up-his-mind) Invited by Lord Rufford to shoot and dine at the Bush. ### [It Cannot Be Arranged](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xlvi-it-cannot-be-arranged) Mentioned as the suitor Mary rejected; his absence is noted by Mrs. Masters, who still hopes to force the marriage. ### [But There Is Some One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xlvii-but-there-is-some-one) Mentioned as Mary's rejected suitor; invited by Lord Rufford to a shooting party, which concerns Mr. Runciman about his potential extravagance. ### [The Dinner at the Bush](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xlviii-the-dinner-at-the-bush) Receives an invitation to dine with Lord Rufford, attends the dinner despite his grief over Mary Masters, and discusses selling Chowton Farm. ### [Providence Interferes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lii-providence-interferes) Larry is still in love with Mary and has been despondent, even considering selling his farm. He responds to Dolly's note and visits the Masters' house, where Mrs. Masters encourages him to persist. ### [LIX: The Last Effort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lix-the-last-effort) Makes his final proposal to Mary, dressed unusually in city clothes, and is deeply saddened by her refusal. ### [The Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lxiv-the-will) Larry Twentyman is present at the club meeting and expresses his anger about Goarly. ### [LXXII: “Bid Him Be a Man”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lxxii-bid-him-be-a-man) Heartbroken over Mary's engagement, he struggles with despair but resolves to follow her advice to be a man and hunt; encounters Goarly and refuses to deal with him. ### [Is It Tanti?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lxxiii-is-it-tanti) Deeply unhappy after Mary's rejection, he attends the hunt and rides superbly, winning praise and temporarily lifting his spirits. ### [The Last Days of Mary Masters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lxxix-the-last-days-of-mary-masters) Visits Mary to decline the wedding invitation but offers forgiveness and a ruby ring. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lxxx-conclusion) Buys Goarly's fields, remains active in the U.R.U., and is a regular at Hoppet Hall and the Dillsborough club. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lawrence_twentyman - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters