Steve Dingle

Kirk Winfield

Steve Dingle is Kirk's loyal, rough-edged friend and ally, often helping him in practical matters and offering comic relief.

Mamie

Mamie is Steve Dingle's love interest and eventual wife, sharing a warm, down-to-earth relationship with him.

Bailey Bannister

Bailey Bannister clashes with Steve Dingle, who often undermines Bailey's schemes and stands up for Kirk.

Kid Mitchell

Kid Mitchell is a friend and associate of Steve Dingle, sharing in his rough-and-tumble world.

Keggs

Keggs is a friend or associate of Steve Dingle, likely sharing in his working-class milieu.

Kirk Winfield

Steve Dingle is Kirk's loyal, rough-edged friend and ally, often helping him in practical matters and offering comic relief.

Kid Mitchell

Kid Mitchell is a friend and associate of Steve Dingle, sharing in his rough-and-tumble world.

Mamie

Mamie is Steve Dingle's love interest and eventual wife, sharing a warm, down-to-earth relationship with him.

Bailey Bannister

Bailey Bannister clashes with Steve Dingle, who often undermines Bailey's schemes and stands up for Kirk.

Mamie

Mamie is Steve Dingle's love interest and eventual wife, sharing a warm, down-to-earth relationship with him.

Bailey Bannister

Bailey Bannister clashes with Steve Dingle, who often undermines Bailey's schemes and stands up for Kirk.

Kirk Winfield

Steve Dingle is Kirk's loyal, rough-edged friend and ally, often helping him in practical matters and offering comic relief.

III: The Mates Meet

A prizefighter friend of Kirk's who regularly spars with him. Mentioned as part of Kirk's daily routine and social circle.

IV: Troubled Waters

Steve is the physical instructor in the Bannister household, a former boxer who now trains old Mr. Bannister and Bailey. He is conscientious and firm in his duties.

Wherein Opposites Agree

Sparring partner and friend; recounts a story about a forgetful young man.

VIII: Suspense

Visits to support Kirk, shares a story about his father's similar experience, and suggests a boxing match to relieve tension.

IX: The White Hope Is Turned Down

Acts as the reluctant envoy, bungles the mission, and is unnerved by John Bannister's icy politeness.

X: An Interlude of Peace

Introduces Mamie to the family, is in love with her but too shy to propose.

I: Empty-Handed

Mentioned by Kirk as someone he plans to spar with; Ruth says he is 'splendid.'

The Misadventure of Steve

Feels alienated by the Winfields' new wealth and Lora Porter's influence; visits the nursery hoping to propose to Mamie but fails again.

VI: The Outcasts

Serves as a model for Kirk's advertisement drawing and suggests taking Bill to Connecticut to jolt Ruth.

VIII: Steve to the Rescue

Learns of Kirk's departure from Keggs and resolves to kidnap the child to straighten out the tangle.

IX: At One in the Morning

The ex-middleweight, acting as a self-described burglar, sneaks into the nursery to kidnap William, successfully persuading the boy to leave with him.

X: Accepting the Gifts of the Gods

Takes William Bannister to Kirk's Connecticut house; sends a telegram and leaves a note for Mamie.

Pastures New

Arrives at the Connecticut shack with William Bannister, manages the journey and breakfast, and plans to send a telegram to Kirk.

XIV: The Sixty-First Street Cyclone

Arranged the fight for William and recounts the event with pride; feels sheepish about Mamie's reaction.

Mrs. Porter's Waterloo

Defends Mamie and announces his intention to marry her, turning the tables on Mrs. Porter.

XVI: The White-Hope Link

Mentioned as having left; his earlier comment about dynamite not waking William is recalled.