The Good Companions · Character

Morton Mitcham

A theatrical schemer who has made the Pier Refreshment Room his throne, trading dubious memories of Singapore and Sydney for free Scotch and good company.

supporting

Also known as Mr. Morton Mitcham, Mr. Mitcham, Mitcham

First appearance: iii in which colonel trant s daughter goes into action sticks to her guns and may be considered victorious

As a supporting figure in The Good Companions, Morton Mitcham is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A worldly traveler and performer met at Dullingham Junction; plays banjo, does card tricks, and shares stories of his travels.

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Mitcham haunts the Sandybay Pier's Refreshment Room, where he is a great favourite with the staff and patrons, swapping half-remembered tales of foreign cities with anyone who will listen. He is quietly in despair about the unaccepted Bournemouth offer, and watches the troupe's younger members with the smug perplexity of a man who has decided youth itself has gone to the dogs. His scheming and self-importance make him a persistent friction point as the Good Companions try to hold their season together.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Inigo Jollifant
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Inigo Jollifant
Inigo and Morton have a professional relationship as fellow musicians, collaborating on the troupe's musical performances.
Inigo Jollifant
Inigo and Morton have a professional relationship as fellow musicians, collaborating on the troupe's musical performances.
Inigo Jollifant
Inigo and Morton have a professional relationship as fellow musicians, collaborating on the troupe's musical performances.

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Inigo Meets a Member of the Profession and Turns Pianist
A worldly traveler and performer met at Dullingham Junction; plays banjo, does card tricks, and shares stories of his travels.
I
A mysterious traveler with a banjo and sleight-of-hand skills, encountered at Dullingham Junction; he has traveled the world and entertains Inigo and Harry Briggs.
Chapter III
Recognizes Inigo's talent, persuades him to join the troupe, performs banjo at the pub.
In Which They All Become "Good Companions"
Mentioned as a banjoist and conjurer; Nunn vouches for his skill and colorful stories.
The Dinner at The Royal Standard
Proposes a toast to Inigo, calls him a 'good trouper,' suggests reviving the name 'The Wallahs.'
II
Mitcham appears immensely dignified and impressive on stage, like an outraged ambassador when fooled by Jimmy.
Mr. Oakroyd Plays "The Hunted Man" for a Short Season
Mentioned as a conjurer who has traveled widely; Oakroyd draws the line at appearing on stage with him.
I
Travels with his famous overcoat, the Silver King, and tells travel stories.
The Black Week
Mitcham gets drunk and nearly ruins a show, then apologizes to Miss Trant, blaming Tewborough as his 'Waterloo.'
III
Apologizes to Miss Trant for his behavior and expresses shame.
V
Writes a letter to Gus Jeffson, asserting his earlier tour in Penang and noting his current engagement with the Good Companions Co.
VI
Described as a banjoist and conjurer picked up on the road, a champion liar who tells tall tales.
II
Defends Miss Trant's honor against Mr. Ridvers' insults in the bar.
A Chapter of Encounters
Mitcham is offended by Mamie Potter's criticism of his card tricks.
I
Morton Mitcham is horrified when Mamie Potter criticizes his card tricks as 'pretty ancient.'
II
Gives a lengthy, emotional speech at the wedding, toasting the couple and drinking heavily.
IV
Arrives with Joe; confirms the wire about the resident season; smokes a cheroot.

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