# Craik — The Return character guide

> Craik in The Return by Walter de la Mare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Craik

**First appearance:** 0007-vi

## Who they are

A solicitor or business associate of the Lawfords.

## Relationships

### [Sheila](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/characters/sheila)

_psychological_

Craik and Sheila have a psychological dynamic, with Craik possibly manipulating or obsessing over Sheila.

### [Sheila](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/characters/sheila)

_psychological_

Craik and Sheila have a psychological dynamic, with Craik possibly manipulating or obsessing over Sheila.

### [Sheila](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/characters/sheila)

_psychological_

Craik and Sheila have a psychological dynamic, with Craik possibly manipulating or obsessing over Sheila.

## In the story

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/chapters/xxii)

Quietly observes the discussion; briefly investigates the basement after the door slams.

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