# David Graham — The Old Man in the Corner character guide

> David Graham in The Old Man in the Corner by Baroness Orczy.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Graham, Mr. Graham, David, Mr. David Graham, Mr. David

**First appearance:** 0017-xvi-non-proven

## Who they are

A morose Edinburgh younger son transformed by an arranged marriage worth £50,000, until a ball, a necklace, and a murder drag his bride into the dock.

## Relationships

### [Lady Donaldson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/lady_donaldson)

_romantic_

David Graham and Lady Donaldson share a romantic connection, with David often acting as her suitor or secret lover.

### [Polly Burton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/polly_burton)

_social_

David Graham and Polly Burton are acquaintances who meet through social or investigative circumstances.

### [Lady Donaldson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/lady_donaldson)

_romantic_

David Graham and Lady Donaldson share a romantic connection, with David often acting as her suitor or secret lover.

### [Polly Burton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/polly_burton)

_social_

David Graham and Polly Burton are acquaintances who meet through social or investigative circumstances.

### [Lady Donaldson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/lady_donaldson)

_romantic_

David Graham and Lady Donaldson share a romantic connection, with David often acting as her suitor or secret lover.

## In the story

### [XIV: The Edinburgh Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xiv-the-edinburgh-mystery)

The deformed second son of Andrew Graham, engaged to Edith Crawford; described as morose but transformed by the prospect of marriage.

### [A Terrible Plight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xv-a-terrible-plight)

Lady Donaldson's nephew and former fiancé of Edith Crawford; gives emotional testimony about his last conversation with his aunt and his broken engagement.

### [XVI: “Non Proven”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xvi-non-proven)

Former fiancé of Edith Crawford; testified against her and provided information to the Procurator Fiscal.

### [XVII: Undeniable Facts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xvii-undeniable-facts)

Portrayed as the likely murderer, acting out of a warped nature and a desire to shield Edith Crawford from prosecution.

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