# Winter — The Lazy Detective character guide

> Winter in The Lazy Detective by George Dilnot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Winter

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A character who speaks dryly, possibly a witness.

## Relationships

### [Harry Labar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/characters/harry_labar)

_professional_

Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law enforcement contact.

### [Harry Labar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/characters/harry_labar)

_professional_

Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law enforcement contact.

### [Harry Labar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/characters/harry_labar)

_professional_

Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law enforcement contact.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/ii)

Chief Constable of the C.I.D.; rebukes Labar for his pessimism and later notes Labar's capacity for hard work.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/iv)

Superior at Scotland Yard; confirms Labar will continue on the case, but warns him not to be hasty.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/vi)

Sends Labar a note with a suspicious personal ad from The Times.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xviii)

Accompanies Labar back to the police station for a 'heart to heart talk' after the court appearance.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxi)

Winter, the Chief Constable, counsels Labar to focus solely on Larry Hughes, hints at Labar's personal interest in Penelope Noelson, and orders Myson's return to take over divisional duties.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxviii)

Chief Constable who chides Labar for his impetuousness and informs him of his promotion.

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