# Mr. Paul — The Innocence of Father Brown character guide

> Mr. Paul in The Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Paul, The stiff Mr. Paul, old Paul

**First appearance:** 0003-the-secret-garden

## Who they are

A stern butler in a noble household.

## Relationships

### [Father Brown](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_innocence_of_father_brown_se/characters/father_brown)

_professional_

Mr. Paul, a mysterious figure, interacts with Father Brown in the context of criminal investigations.

### [Flambeau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_innocence_of_father_brown_se/characters/flambeau)

_friendship_

Flambeau and Mr. Paul share a bond as former criminals or associates in the underworld.

### [Father Brown](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_innocence_of_father_brown_se/characters/father_brown)

_professional_

Mr. Paul, a mysterious figure, interacts with Father Brown in the context of criminal investigations.

### [Flambeau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_innocence_of_father_brown_se/characters/flambeau)

_friendship_

Flambeau and Mr. Paul share a bond as former criminals or associates in the underworld.

### [Flambeau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_innocence_of_father_brown_se/characters/flambeau)

_friendship_

Flambeau and Mr. Paul share a bond as former criminals or associates in the underworld.

## In the story

### [The Sins of Prince Saradine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_innocence_of_father_brown_se/chapters/the-sins-of-prince-saradine)

The stiff butler at Reed House, who announces the prince's arrival.

## Links

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