# Mr. Fairlie — The Way of All Flesh character guide

> Mr. Fairlie in The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** a Mr. Fairlie

**First appearance:** 0010-viii

## Who they are

A minor acquaintance of the Pontifexes.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_of_all_flesh_se/chapters/ii)

George's uncle by marriage, a publisher who recognizes George's potential and takes him into his business.

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

Mentioned as the uncle in whose counting house George Pontifex began his career, used as an example of self-made success.

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