# Mr. Dimple — The House by the River character guide

> Mr. Dimple in The House by the River by A. P. Herbert.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dimple

**First appearance:** 0004-v

## Who they are

A minor character, perhaps a tradesman or neighbor.

## Relationships

### [Mrs. Bantam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mrs_bantam)

_friendship_

Mr. Dimple and Mrs. Bantam are fellow servants and friends, often gossiping and supporting each other through the household drama.

### [Mr. Egerton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mr_egerton)

_professional_

Mr. Dimple and Mr. Egerton are fellow servants, likely working together in the household with a collegial but formal rapport.

### [Mr. Egerton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mr_egerton)

_professional_

Mr. Dimple and Mr. Egerton are fellow servants, likely working together in the household with a collegial but formal rapport.

### [Mrs. Bantam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mrs_bantam)

_friendship_

Mr. Dimple and Mrs. Bantam are fellow servants and friends, often gossiping and supporting each other through the household drama.

### [Mrs. Bantam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mrs_bantam)

_friendship_

Mr. Dimple and Mrs. Bantam are fellow servants and friends, often gossiping and supporting each other through the household drama.

## In the story

### [After the Inquest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/chapters/viii)

Barrister who attended the inquest; offers cautious, legalistic commentary and tries to temper Mrs. Vincent's accusations.

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