# Herbert Dulver — The Good Companions character guide

> Herbert Dulver in The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Herbert Dulver, Mr. Dulver, Herbert, Dulver

**First appearance:** 0033-i-in-which-they-all-become-good-companions

## Who they are

A gigantic, purple-faced publican.

## Relationships

### [Elsie Longstaff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/characters/elsie_longstaff)

_romantic_

Elsie and Herbert are in a romantic relationship, though Herbert's controlling nature creates tension and unhappiness for Elsie.

### [Elsie Longstaff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/characters/elsie_longstaff)

_romantic_

Elsie and Herbert are in a romantic relationship, though Herbert's controlling nature creates tension and unhappiness for Elsie.

### [Elsie Longstaff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/characters/elsie_longstaff)

_romantic_

Elsie and Herbert are in a romantic relationship, though Herbert's controlling nature creates tension and unhappiness for Elsie.

## In the story

### [A Wind in the Triangle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/i-a-wind-in-the-triangle)

Appears with Elsie, affably invites Jess to the wedding, and chats about football with Jock Campbell.

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

Herbert Dulver is referred to as 'Pink Egg' by Susie, and is the object of Elsie's romantic attention.

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

Elsie's fiancé, a publican in a big way of business; discusses buying a hotel in Eastbeach and shows affection toward Elsie.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/ii)

The groom; praised by Morton Mitcham in a speech, and leaves with Elsie for their honeymoon.

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