The Perpetual Curate · Character

Tom Wodehouse

Lucy's brother, a young man with his own romantic entanglements.

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Also known as Thomas Wodehouse, Tom

First appearance: viii

Tom Wodehouse shows up with force in Chapter XXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The bearded man and prodigal son; secretly returns to the house despite the risk, showing sullen bravado but genuine concern for his father's condition; is forcibly led away by…

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Chapter XXI
The bearded man and prodigal son; secretly returns to the house despite the risk, showing sullen bravado but genuine concern for his father's condition; is forcibly led away by Frank.
XXII
Sullen and torn, he admires Jack's bravado, resists Frank's admonitions, and hints at his inheritance if his father dies.
XXIII
Penitent after a restless night; agrees to go abroad if the forged bills matter can be settled.
XXVI
Sullen and defensive, he denies any involvement with Rosa and claims he is staying only for Frank's brother's sake.
The Empty Room
Disappears from Mrs. Hadwin's, leaving his room empty and Sarah in distress.
XXXII
Sends a letter to Miss Wodehouse expressing his intention to attend the funeral and claiming his place as the son.
Mr. Wentworth's Day of Reckoning
Revealed as the man Rosa met in the garden; seen lounging at Elsworthy's shop with a cigar; confronts Frank with a swagger.
XXXVII
Seen sulking in the garden, confronts Mr. Proctor defensively about the accusations.
XXXIX
Revealed as the man who persuaded Rosa to run away; tries to flee but is restrained and identified.
Chapter XL
Torn between Gerald's moral appeal and loyalty to Jack; ultimately chooses to stay with Jack.
XLII
Loitering in the garden with an errand-boy, gives Frank a sulky nod; Frank feels disgust at the thought of Tom becoming his brother-in-law.
XLIII
The prodigal brother who reluctantly agrees to give up the house and furniture to his sisters, grumbling about Lucy's marriage and the loss of potential profit.

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