The Wyvern Mystery · Character

Tom Orange

A character appearing in the latter part of the book, connected to a subplot.

minor

Also known as Tom Orange, Amy, LX Tom Orange Little Miss Amy, Thomas Orange

First appearance: LX: Tom Orange

Tom Orange shows up with force in LVII: Marjory Trevellian. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A seedy but entertaining visitor who calls at the cottage irregularly.

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Tom Orange first appears in 0059 lx tom orange.

In LVII: Marjory Trevellian: A seedy but entertaining visitor who calls at the cottage irregularly. He is a master of comic songs, juggling, and skittles, and teaches the boy boxing. Despite his many talents, he is perpetually poor and wears shabby clothes.

Later, in LVIII: The Enchanted Garden: Delivers a letter to Marjory and is mentioned by Willie as a friend who plays ninepins.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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LVII: Marjory Trevellian
A seedy but entertaining visitor who calls at the cottage irregularly. He is a master of comic songs, juggling, and skittles, and teaches the boy boxing. Despite his many talents, he is perpetually poor and wears shabby clothes.
LVIII: The Enchanted Garden
Delivers a letter to Marjory and is mentioned by Willie as a friend who plays ninepins.
LX: Tom Orange
Visits the cottage, entertains the boy, reads Marjory's letters, and asks about Carwell Grange and Wyvern.
The Hour and the Man
Returns late at night and speaks with Marjory Daw about the boy's departure.
The March to Noulton Farm
Mentioned by the boy; his tall tales lead to his later dismissal and imprisonment.
LXIII: A Silent Farewell
The boy's old friend who appears at the hedge, proposes a plan for the boy to run away, and has recently been tried and sentenced.
LXIV: The March by Night
Harry's accomplice who helps him escape, guides him part of the way, and provides food and drink before parting.
Conclusion
Helps the boy escape the Sergeant-Major; later prospers as a tavern owner in Melbourne; accused by Harry of being the shooter.

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