# Thomas — The Leavenworth Case character guide

> Thomas in The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katharine Green.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Thomas Dougherty, Thomas Loworthy, Thomas the butler

**First appearance:** 0002-ii-the-coroner-s-inquest

## Who they are

The butler in the Leavenworth household.

## In the story

### [III: Facts and Deductions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/iii-facts-and-deductions)

The butler testifies about the discovery of the body, Eleanore's actions, and the household layout; hesitates when asked about family unity.

### [A Clue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/iv-a-clue)

The butler who insists all doors and windows were locked at six o'clock that morning, contradicting the implication that Hannah left via the back door.

### [Expert Testimony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/v-expert-testimony)

The butler who reveals that Mr. Leavenworth kept a small pistol in his stand drawer.

### [XVIII: On the Stairs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xviii-on-the-stairs)

Reveals that Clavering (as Robbins) may not have left the house on the murder night, and later reports Clavering's return under a new name.

### [A Report Followed by Smoke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxiv-a-report-followed-by-smoke)

The butler who provided information about Clavering's call on the night of the murder.

### [XXXIX: The Outcome of a Great Crime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxix-the-outcome-of-a-great-crime)

Opens the door and is sombrely glad to see Eleanore return.

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