# Kit Dale β€” The Small House at Allington character guide > Kit Dale in The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** Christopher Dale, Old Kit **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-squire-of-allington ## Who they are The deceased father of the current squire, mentioned in family history. ## In the story ### [The Squire of Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/i-the-squire-of-allington) The current squire of Allington, a man shaped by unrequited love and failed political ambition, who adheres to the family tradition of preserving the estate without entail. ### [The Squire of Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/i-the-squire-of-allington) The father of Christopher Dale, who married money and bought outlying farms, but these were later sold. ### [The Two Pearls of Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/ii-the-two-pearls-of-allington) The squire of Allington, he provides the Small House rent-free and contributes to the girls' upbringing, favoring Bell and Bernard, but is obstinate and ungracious in his manner. ### [Beautiful Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/vi-beautiful-days) The squire advises Bernard on his marriage plans, implying that Bell's fortune may depend on Bernard's prompt action. ### [The Beginning of Troubles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/vii-the-beginning-of-troubles) Initially petulant but recovers his courtesy. When pressed by Crosbie, firmly states he will provide no fortune for Lily. ### [It Cannot Be](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/viii-it-cannot-be) The squire is persuaded to attend the party and is expected to be grieved by Bell's refusal. ### [Mrs. Dale's Little Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/ix-mrs-dale-s-little-party) Arrives with the Boyce family; teases Mrs. Hearn about her rheumatism and is criticized by her for his treatment of her cottage. ### [Lilian Dale Becomes a Butterfly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xii-lilian-dale-becomes-a-butterfly) The squire declines lunch at the Small House, prompting Mrs. Dale's silent protest. ### [Adolphus Crosbie Spends an Evening at His Club](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxv-adolphus-crosbie-spends-an-evening-at-his-club) The squire of Allington, who confronts Crosbie at the club, denounces him as a coward and scoundrel, and vows that the Dales have not seen the last of him. ### [Lord De Courcy in the Bosom of His Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxvi-lord-de-courcy-in-the-bosom-of-his-family) Receives Lady Julia's letter, initially disbelieves it, then travels to Courcy Castle to investigate. ### [XXVII: β€œOn My Honour, I Do Not Understand It.”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxvii-on-my-honour-i-do-not-understand-it) Returns from London with confirmation of Crosbie's treachery, expressing shock and anger. ### [The Board](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxviii-the-board) The squire, mentioned as the recipient of Crosbie's letter delivered by Pratt. ### [XXX: Is It from Him?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxx-is-it-from-him) The squire expresses outrage at Crosbie's behavior and offers support to Lily. ### [The Wounded Fawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxi-the-wounded-fawn) The squire is deeply angered by Crosbie's betrayal, refusing to forgive him and lamenting that duels are no longer possible to avenge the injury. ### [The Time Will Come](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-time-will-come) The squire is reserved and slow to respond to Lord De Guest's proposal about Johnny and Lily, though he is civil. ### [An Old Man's Complaint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxvii-an-old-man-s-complaint) The squire confronts Mrs. Dale about Bell's refusal of Bernard, expressing his hurt at being excluded from the family's affection and his desire to see the girls settled. ### [Doctor Crofts Is Called In](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxviii-doctor-crofts-is-called-in) The squire is shocked and hurt by Mrs. Dale's decision to leave, unable to understand her reasons. ### [Valentine's Day at Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xliv-valentine-s-day-at-allington) The squire discusses Crosbie's wedding with Bell, expressing his belief that Crosbie will be miserable, and is sad about the family's planned move. ### [Preparations for Going](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xlix-preparations-for-going) The squire is vexed that Lily refuses the invitation and that his family plans are thwarted, but he remains affectionate toward Lily. ### [Mrs. Dale Is Thankful for a Good Thing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/l-mrs-dale-is-thankful-for-a-good-thing) The squire reveals his plan for Lily to marry John Eames and offers a settlement. ### [The First Visit to the Guestwick Bridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lii-the-first-visit-to-the-guestwick-bridge) Arrives at Guestwick Manor with Bell; greets John warmly. ### [LIII: Loquitur Hopkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/liii-loquitur-hopkins) Accepts Bell's engagement to Dr. Crofts with subdued sorrow, offers her a hundred a year, and asks Mrs. Dale to stay. ### [LVII: Lilian Dale Vanquishes Her Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lvii-lilian-dale-vanquishes-her-mother) The squire's consent is needed for the Dales to remain at the Small House; his affection is acknowledged. ### [The Fate of the Small House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lviii-the-fate-of-the-small-house) The squire, who persuades Mrs. Dale to stay, gives each niece three thousand pounds, and later reflects somberly on his life and relationships. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lx-conclusion) Acknowledges his past unkindness to Mrs. Dale, reconciles with Hopkins, and grants Lily the freedom to spend money. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/kit_dale - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters