# Daniel Ruggles — The Way We Live Now character guide

> Daniel Ruggles in The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Ruggles, Daniel Ruggles, Mr. Ruggles

**First appearance:** 0017-xviii-ruby-ruggles-hears-a-love-tale

## Who they are

Ruby's stern grandfather, a farmer in Suffolk.

## In the story

### [Ruby Ruggles Hears a Love Tale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_we_live_now_se/chapters/xviii-ruby-ruggles-hears-a-love-tale)

Daniel Ruggles is Ruby's grandfather, a wealthy but miserly farmer who has quarrelled with his son and struggles to control Ruby. He is a tenant of Roger Carbury.

### [John Crumb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_we_live_now_se/chapters/xxxiii-john-crumb)

Ruby's grandfather, who threatens to turn her out if she does not accept John Crumb; he is frustrated by her ingratitude and defiance.

### [Ruby Ruggles Obeys Her Grandfather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_we_live_now_se/chapters/xxxiv-ruby-ruggles-obeys-her-grandfather)

Ruby's grandfather; seeks Roger Carbury's counsel after Ruby's flight, revealing his suspicion about Sir Felix.

### [John Crumb's Victory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_we_live_now_se/chapters/xciv-john-crumb-s-victory)

Initially opposed to the marriage, he is persuaded by public pressure and the efforts of Joe Mixet and his mother to forgive Ruby and consent.

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