Father Forbes

Theron Ware

Father Forbes acts as a sophisticated mentor to Theron, introducing him to Catholic intellectualism and liberal theology, but their bond is based on Theron's naive admiration.

Celia Madden

Celia and Father Forbes share a close, cultured friendship based on their mutual love for art, music, and sophisticated conversation, often excluding Theron.

Dr. Ledsmar

Dr. Ledsmar and Father Forbes are intellectual sparring partners who debate science and religion with mutual respect, representing two sides of modern thought.

Theron Ware

Father Forbes acts as a sophisticated mentor to Theron, introducing him to Catholic intellectualism and liberal theology, but their bond is based on Theron's naive admiration.

Theron Ware

Father Forbes acts as a sophisticated mentor to Theron, introducing him to Catholic intellectualism and liberal theology, but their bond is based on Theron's naive admiration.

Dr. Ledsmar

Dr. Ledsmar and Father Forbes are intellectual sparring partners who debate science and religion with mutual respect, representing two sides of modern thought.

Celia Madden

Celia and Father Forbes share a close, cultured friendship based on their mutual love for art, music, and sophisticated conversation, often excluding Theron.

Celia Madden

Celia and Father Forbes share a close, cultured friendship based on their mutual love for art, music, and sophisticated conversation, often excluding Theron.

Dr. Ledsmar

Dr. Ledsmar and Father Forbes are intellectual sparring partners who debate science and religion with mutual respect, representing two sides of modern thought.

IV

Performs the last rites for a dying man, tracing crosses of holy oil and reciting Latin prayers, observed by Theron.

V

Performs the last rites for MacEvoy, engages Theron in conversation about the ceremony and his rule for night calls.

VI

Mentioned as the source of Theron's inspiration regarding the Turanians; Theron sets out to visit him.

VII

Hosts Theron at dinner, dressed in a black silk house-gown, and engages in scholarly discussion.

VIII

Mentioned as not preaching; his pastoral role is discussed.

Chapter X

Mentioned as someone Celia expects Theron to become friends with, and as a broad scholar.

Chapter XI

Mentioned only in passing as someone Theron has not seen for weeks; not directly present in the chapter.

Chapter XVII

Mentioned by Theron as a Catholic priest who does not believe in certain things, illustrating Theron's roving thoughts about unfrocked clergy.

XVIII

His pastorate is across from where Theron walks; lights are visible in the upper rooms.

Chapter XXI

Mentioned in the context of his relationship with Celia Madden. Theron seeks to understand the nature of their connection, and Ledsmar uses him as an example of a priest who attracts women.

XXIII

Father Forbes orders beer, expounds on the Catholic Church's adaptability and social role, and dismisses theological debates.

XXVI

Hosts Theron for dinner, listens to his plans with polite indifference, and reveals news about the Madden family's troubles.

XXVIII

Theron recalls his glowing tributes to Celia and suspects an intimate relationship between them.

XXIX

Accompanies Celia to the hotel, registers her under her name, enters through the front entrance.

XXX

Theron sees Father Forbes leave the hotel, which triggers his jealousy and reflections on the priest's relationship with Celia.