# Mr. Garvace — The History of Mr. Polly character guide

> Mr. Garvace in The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Garvace

**First appearance:** 0000-i-beginnings-and-the-bazaar

## Who they are

Mr. Polly's employer at the drapery shop.

## Relationships

### [Parsons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/parsons)

_professional_

Mr. Garvace is a stern employer who dismisses Parsons for his unconventional and rebellious behavior.

### [Parsons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/parsons)

_professional_

Mr. Garvace is a stern employer who dismisses Parsons for his unconventional and rebellious behavior.

### [Parsons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/parsons)

_professional_

Mr. Garvace is a stern employer who dismisses Parsons for his unconventional and rebellious behavior.

## In the story

### [The Dismissal of Parsons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/ii-the-dismissal-of-parsons)

The managing director who fires Parsons for his rebellious window dressing.

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

Referred to as 'little Fluffums,' the senior partner and managing director of the Bazaar.

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

The managing director who confronts Parsons and is struck by him.

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

Furious and vindictive after the assault, refuses to let Parsons say goodbye to the staff.

### [III: Cribs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iii-cribs)

Mr. Polly's employer at Port Burdock, whose impatience contributes to Mr. Polly's decision to leave.

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

Mr. Polly's employer at Port Burdock; his impatient manner contributes to Mr. Polly's decision to leave.

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