# Mr. Leeson — The Perpetual Curate character guide

> Mr. Leeson in The Perpetual Curate by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Leeson, poor Leeson

**First appearance:** 0012-xi

## Who they are

A curate and rival to Frank, often unhappy in his position.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xii)

The curate who arrives for dinner, adding to Mrs. Morgan's irritation; he also contributes to the gossip about Mr. Wentworth.

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

Arrives at the rectory to discuss the scandal, oblivious to Mrs. Morgan's hostility.

### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xlv)

Arrives early for dinner at the Rectory.

### [Chapter XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xlvii)

At the Rectory dinner, he makes snide remarks about Frank's prospects, but is sharply silenced by Mrs. Morgan.

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