The Cream of the Jest · Character

Dick Harrowby

A local man involved in the town's affairs and Kennaston's circle.

minor

Also known as Harrowby, Mr. Harrowby

First appearance: x of idle speculations in a library

Dick Harrowby shows up with force in I: Palliation of the Gambit. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The narrator and author of the biography, who collected Kennaston's story and introduces the chapter.

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Dick Harrowby first appears in 0013 x of idle speculations in a library.

In I: Palliation of the Gambit: The narrator and author of the biography, who collected Kennaston's story and introduces the chapter.

Later, in XXVIII: The Shallowest Sort of Mysticism: Engages Kennaston in philosophical discussion, expressing his belief in the Wardens of Earth and the limitations of human understanding.

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I: Palliation of the Gambit
The narrator and author of the biography, who collected Kennaston's story and introduces the chapter.
XXVIII: The Shallowest Sort of Mysticism
Engages Kennaston in philosophical discussion, expressing his belief in the Wardens of Earth and the limitations of human understanding.
XXXV: Treats of Witches, Mixed Drinks, and the Weather
The narrator and host; shares his knowledge of witchcraft and the Sabbat, revealing his expertise in occult lore.
One Way of Elusion
Mentioned as someone who has dabbled in occult matters, but Kennaston dismisses his ability to explain the sigil.
Past Storisende Fares the Road of Use and Wont
Addressed by Kennaston in a defensive reply about his contentment.
XL: Which Mr. Flaherty Does Not Quite Explain
The narrator; reflects on Kennaston's character and reveals the sigil's mundane origin.

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