# Thomas Toogood — The Last Chronicle of Barset character guide

> Thomas Toogood in The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Toogood, Tommy Toogood, uncle Tom, Poor Mr. Toogood

**First appearance:** 0031-xxxii-mr-toogood

## Snapshot

A warm-hearted London solicitor whose bluff cheerfulness and dogged loyalty drive the effort to clear his cousin Mr. Crawley of a theft he did not commit.

## Who they are

Thomas Toogood is everything the proud, austere Crawley is not: genial, practical, and unbothered by social niceties. He throws himself into Crawley's defense with energy and good humor, tracking down the missing cheque and navigating the legal machinery of Barchester and London alike. His persistence embodies the novel's faith that ordinary decency, patiently applied, can untangle even the most stubborn injustice.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Crawley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_crawley)

_professional_

Thomas Toogood is Mr. Crawley's lawyer, working diligently to clear his name in the theft case.

### [Mr. Crawley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_crawley)

_professional_

Thomas Toogood is Mr. Crawley's lawyer, working diligently to clear his name in the theft case.

### [Mr. Crawley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_crawley)

_professional_

Thomas Toogood is Mr. Crawley's lawyer, working diligently to clear his name in the theft case.

## In the story

### [Mr. Toogood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxii-mr-toogood)

Mrs. Crawley's cousin and a London attorney; he listens to Crawley's story and urges him to employ a lawyer, but is frustrated by Crawley's refusal.

### [A New Flirtation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxix-a-new-flirtation)

Johnny plans to dine with him in Tavistock Square, describing him as a good fellow.

### [Mr. Toogood's Ideas About Society](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xl-mr-toogood-s-ideas-about-society)

Hosts the dinner, has taken on Mr. Crawley's case, and invites Mr. Walker to discuss the prosecution.

### [Mr. Toogood Travels Professionally](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xlii-mr-toogood-travels-professionally)

Travels to Barchester and Silverbridge to investigate Mr. Crawley's case; resolves to defend him despite the cost; writes to Mr. Harding for information; refrains from visiting Hogglestock.

### [The Softness of Sir Raffle Buffle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xlviii-the-softness-of-sir-raffle-buffle)

Advises Johnny to give up the journey but supports his mission; corresponds with Sir Raffle about Johnny's address.

### [LXX: Mrs. Arabin Is Caught](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxx-mrs-arabin-is-caught)

Mrs. Arabin telegraphed him about the cheque; he is Mr. Crawley's solicitor and John Eames's uncle.

### [Mr. Toogood at Silverbridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxi-mr-toogood-at-silverbridge)

Arrives in Silverbridge with the telegram from Mrs. Arabin, determined to clear Mr. Crawley.

### [Mr. Toogood at The Dragon of Wantly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxii-mr-toogood-at-the-dragon-of-wantly)

Investigates the cheque theft in Barchester, staying at The Dragon of Wantly; interviews Mr. Stringer, Dan Stringer, the mayor, and Mr. Soames.

### [There Is Comfort at Plumstead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxiii-there-is-comfort-at-plumstead)

The lawyer who investigated the cheque and uncovered the truth; plans to visit Hogglestock.

### [LXXIV: The Crawleys Are Informed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxiv-the-crawleys-are-informed)

Accompanies Major Grantly and is the first to communicate the glad tidings; his jocular manner is noted but his kindness is recognized.

### [I Think He Is Light of Heart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxvi-i-think-he-is-light-of-heart)

Travels to London to take Mrs. Arabin's deposition; still wishes to prosecute Dan Stringer but is advised against it.

### [The Shattered Tree](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxvii-the-shattered-tree)

Lunches with John Eames and recounts his success in clearing Mr. Crawley, including the story of Dan Stringer.

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