# Spively — The Canary Murder Case character guide

> Spively in The Canary Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Young Spively, Mr. Spively

**First appearance:** 0016-xiii-an-erstwhile-gallant

## Who they are

Young man who provides information about the victim's past.

## In the story

### [VI: A Call for Help](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/chapters/vi-a-call-for-help)

Not present in this chapter; Jessup is the operator questioned.

### [VII: A Nameless Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/chapters/vii-a-nameless-visitor)

The day telephone operator who provides a detailed description of the nameless visitor who called at 9:30 PM.

### [XXV: Vance Demonstrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/chapters/xxv-vance-demonstrates)

Briefly present at the switchboard, then sent for a walk during the demonstration.

### [XXIX: Beethoven's "Andante"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/chapters/xxix-beethoven-s-andante)

On duty at the switchboard when the party returns to the apartment building.

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