# Eddie Shorter — The Mucker character guide

> Eddie Shorter in The Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Eddie, Eddie Welch, Shorter

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-i-billy-byrne

## Who they are

Billy's loyal Chicago friend, who rides beside him into the Piman hills and proves that the mucker's world of hard men still holds room for real partnership.

## Relationships

### [Billy Byrne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/billy_byrne)

_friendship_

Billy and Eddie are friends or companions, with frequent interactions indicating camaraderie or shared experiences.

### [Barbara Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/barbara_harding)

_social_

Barbara and Eddie are acquaintances or social connections, with moderate interaction suggesting a casual relationship.

### [Billy Byrne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/billy_byrne)

_friendship_

Billy and Eddie are friends or companions, with frequent interactions indicating camaraderie or shared experiences.

### [Barbara Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/barbara_harding)

_social_

Barbara and Eddie are acquaintances or social connections, with moderate interaction suggesting a casual relationship.

### [Billy Byrne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/billy_byrne)

_friendship_

Billy and Eddie are friends or companions, with frequent interactions indicating camaraderie or shared experiences.

### [Barbara Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/barbara_harding)

_social_

Barbara and Eddie are acquaintances or social connections, with moderate interaction suggesting a casual relationship.

## In the story

### [Billy Byrne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-i-i-billy-byrne)

A locally famous lightweight boxer from Billy's neighborhood who inspires Billy's boxing ambition.

### [Billy to the Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-billy-to-the-rescue)

Accompanies Barbara on her ride as her escort, following orders to ensure her safety.

### [XIII: Barbara Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-barbara-again)

Young American cowpuncher from Shawnee, Kansas; guards Billy and is moved by Billy's knowledge of his mother.

### [XIV: ’Twixt Love and Duty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv-twixt-love-and-duty)

Dozing at his post in the office, guarding the prisoner.

### [An Indian's Treachery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xv-an-indian-s-treachery)

Helps Billy by shooting a Mexican soldier and joins the pursuit of the kidnappers.

### [Eddie Makes Good](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi-eddie-makes-good)

Mortally wounded during the escape; dies after a final battle, asking Billy to tell his parents he died decently.

## Links

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