# Old Beale — The House of Arden character guide

> Old Beale in The House of Arden by E. Nesbit.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Beale

**First appearance:** 0000-i-arden-s-lord

## Who they are

The gardener at Arden House who assists the children.

## Relationships

### [Elfrida Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/elfrida_arden)

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Old Beale is a local servant or worker who interacts with Elfrida in the estate setting.

### [Elfrida Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/elfrida_arden)

_social_

Old Beale is a local servant or worker who interacts with Elfrida in the estate setting.

### [Elfrida Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/elfrida_arden)

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Old Beale is a local servant or worker who interacts with Elfrida in the estate setting.

## In the story

### [Developments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/xi-developments)

Tells the children the sad tale of the earlier Miss Elfrida and her lost baby; he also informs them about the Tallow King and the impending sale of the Arden lands.

### [Films and Clouds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/xii-films-and-clouds)

Mentioned as having advised the children to visit villagers in case they find the treasure, and as the source of information about the Tallow King selling the land.

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