# Tom Wodehouse — The Perpetual Curate character guide

> Tom Wodehouse in The Perpetual Curate by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Thomas Wodehouse, Tom

**First appearance:** 0009-viii

## Who they are

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

## In the story

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

Sullen and torn, he admires Jack's bravado, resists Frank's admonitions, and hints at his inheritance if his father dies.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xxiii)

Penitent after a restless night; agrees to go abroad if the forged bills matter can be settled.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xxx)

Disappears from Mrs. Hadwin's, leaving his room empty and Sarah in distress.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xxxv)

Revealed as the man Rosa met in the garden; seen lounging at Elsworthy's shop with a cigar; confronts Frank with a swagger.

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Seen sulking in the garden, confronts Mr. Proctor defensively about the accusations.

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xxxix)

Revealed as the man who persuaded Rosa to run away; tries to flee but is restrained and identified.

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

Torn between Gerald's moral appeal and loyalty to Jack; ultimately chooses to stay with Jack.

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/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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