# Jimmy Fletcher — The Lady of the Barge character guide

> Jimmy Fletcher in The Lady of the Barge by W. W. Jacobs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** James Fletcher, Fletcher

**First appearance:** 0000-the-lady-of-the-barge

## Who they are

A young bargeman whose romantic errand and easy manner stir the Arabella's crew into a tangle of domestic complications.

## Relationships

### [Trayton Burleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/trayton_burleigh)

_rivalry_

Rivals competing for status and influence in the local community.

### [Bill Hicks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/bill_hicks)

_friendship_

Cronies who support each other in local schemes and gossip.

### [Trayton Burleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/trayton_burleigh)

_rivalry_

Rivals competing for status and influence in the local community.

### [Bill Hicks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/bill_hicks)

_friendship_

Cronies who support each other in local schemes and gossip.

### [Bill Hicks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/characters/bill_hicks)

_friendship_

Cronies who support each other in local schemes and gossip.

## In the story

### [Bill's Paper Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/chapters/bill-s-paper-chase)

The boy who was entrusted with Thomas's money; he outwits Bill by hiding it and eventually agrees to share it.

### [In the Library](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/chapters/in-the-library)

Burleigh's partner who is killed after giving Burleigh an ultimatum to leave the firm and house.

## Links

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