# Mr. Leyton — The Tunnel character guide

> Mr. Leyton in The Tunnel by Dorothy M. Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-the-tunnel

## Who they are

A male character, possibly a professional or neighbor.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tunnel_se/chapters/iii)

Depicted as vulgar and clumsy during tea; his coarse manners contrast sharply with Mr. Hancock's refinement.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tunnel_se/chapters/xi)

Brusque and preoccupied with his own schedule; declines the theatre invitation due to a prior commitment.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tunnel_se/chapters/xii)

The cycling instructor who put Miriam on the bicycle and rode around her, startling her.

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

Will be the only one left in the house during Miriam's quiet month.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tunnel_se/chapters/xxiv)

His door slams shut, and he reads the newspaper while Miriam suffers.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tunnel_se/chapters/xxvi)

Mentioned as the source of the repair outfit Miriam carries, indicating his role in her preparations.

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