# Mr. Tarvin — The Good Companions character guide

> Mr. Tarvin in The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tarvin, And Mr. Tarvin

**First appearance:** 0068-i-a-wind-in-the-triangle

## Who they are

Husband of Mrs. Tarvin.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/i)

Headmaster of Washbury Manor, a dozing, middle-aged man who retreats to his study after dinner.

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

The pompous headmaster who makes awkward conversation at supper and is caught by Mrs. Tarvin while talking to Alice.

### [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)

Appears briefly in a dream of Inigo's, struggling through snow.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/i)

Appears briefly in a dream or thought of Inigo's, struggling through snow.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/i)

Appears in Inigo's nightmare as a smaller, fatter figure.

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