# Bill Hook — The Professor’s House character guide

> Bill Hook in The Professor’s House by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hook

**First appearance:** 0022-i

## Who they are

A member of Tom Outland's crew in the Southwest.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_professor_s_house_se/chapters/iv)

The liveryman at Tarpin who provides practical support, transporting supplies and workmen.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_professor_s_house_se/chapters/vi)

Informs Tom of the sale and the town's jealousy.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_professor_s_house_se/chapters/vii)

Shows Tom Roddy's horse, which was sold to the barn.

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