# Morton Mitcham — The Good Companions character guide > Morton Mitcham in The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Mr. Morton Mitcham, Mr. Mitcham, Mitcham **First appearance:** 0037-iii-in-which-colonel-trant-s-daughter-goes-into-action-sticks-to-her-guns-and-may-be-considered-victorious ## Snapshot 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. ## Who they are 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. ## Relationships ### [Inigo Jollifant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/characters/inigo_jollifant) _professional_ Inigo and Morton have a professional relationship as fellow musicians, collaborating on the troupe's musical performances. ### [Inigo Jollifant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/characters/inigo_jollifant) _professional_ Inigo and Morton have a professional relationship as fellow musicians, collaborating on the troupe's musical performances. ### [Inigo Jollifant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/characters/inigo_jollifant) _professional_ Inigo and Morton have a professional relationship as fellow musicians, collaborating on the troupe's musical performances. ## In the story ### [Inigo Meets a Member of the Profession and Turns Pianist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/vi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/iii) Recognizes Inigo's talent, persuades him to join the troupe, performs banjo at the pub. ### [In Which They All Become "Good Companions"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/i-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/ii) Proposes a toast to Inigo, calls him a 'good trouper,' suggests reviving the name 'The Wallahs.' ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/iv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/i) Travels with his famous overcoat, the Silver King, and tells travel stories. ### [The Black Week](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/vi-the-black-week) Mitcham gets drunk and nearly ruins a show, then apologizes to Miss Trant, blaming Tewborough as his 'Waterloo.' ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/iii) Apologizes to Miss Trant for his behavior and expresses shame. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/v) Writes a letter to Gus Jeffson, asserting his earlier tour in Penang and noting his current engagement with the Good Companions Co. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/vi) Described as a banjoist and conjurer picked up on the road, a champion liar who tells tall tales. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/ii) Defends Miss Trant's honor against Mr. Ridvers' insults in the bar. ### [A Chapter of Encounters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/ii-a-chapter-of-encounters) Mitcham is offended by Mamie Potter's criticism of his card tricks. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/i) Morton Mitcham is horrified when Mamie Potter criticizes his card tricks as 'pretty ancient.' ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/ii) Gives a lengthy, emotional speech at the wedding, toasting the couple and drinking heavily. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/iv) Arrives with Joe; confirms the wire about the resident season; smokes a cheroot. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/characters/morton_mitcham - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/characters