# Wellington Brown — The Clue of the New Pin character guide

> Wellington Brown in The Clue of the New Pin by Edgar Wallace.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Brown, Wellington, Brown, old Brown

**First appearance:** 0007-viii

## Snapshot

A man with old ties to the Trasmere household who is found shot dead in the sealed vault, a second new pin resting beside his body.

## Who they are

Wellington Brown belongs to the shadowy history of the Trasmere fortune, a figure whose past connection to the family draws him back into the house at the worst possible moment. His murder inside a locked, lightless vault, with the key laid on the table and a fresh pin left as a signature, deepens the mystery rather than resolving it. His death clears Walters of suspicion and confirms that a methodical killer is at work, giving the investigation its second corpse and its most baffling locked-room problem.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/i)

A former associate of Jesse Trasmere, described as a 'drinker' and a 'troublesome' man who smokes opium. He is expected to arrive in the city soon, and Trasmere wants Yeh Ling to find a way to silence him.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/iii)

A drunken, disheveled man from China who claims to have made Trasmere's fortune; he is turned away by Walters.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/iv)

Drunkenly arrives at Tab's flat accusing Jesse Trasmere of robbery; is thrown out by Rex.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/v)

Visits Rex subdued and apologetic, but threatens to kill Jesse Trasmere unless reparation is made; persuaded by Rex to leave town.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/vi)

His gloves are found at the crime scene, making him a prime suspect in Trasmere's murder.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/vii)

Suspect in the murder, his gloves were found in the passage, and he has disappeared.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned as a suspect; former secretary to Trasmere who threatened him.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/xiv)

Found lying on a mattress in an opium den, drugged and speaking in a mix of Cantonese and English.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/xviii)

Given an alibi by Yeh Ling for the time of the murder; described as a shabby dandy who usually wore gloves.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/xix)

Wakes from an opium bout, leaves Yo Len Fo's, spends the day in the park, and later confronts a man he recognizes from China.

### [Mr. Stott's Vigil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/xxi)

Heard speaking outside Mayfield, declaring himself a good friend and bad enemy, then entering the house.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/xxiii)

Mentioned as a notorious drug fiend who had been staying in an opium den; his death is discussed.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_of_the_new_pin_se/chapters/xxv)

Referred to as the victim of the second murder; Yeh Ling reveals he took Brown to an opium house at Trasmere's request.

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