The Wyvern Mystery · Character

Tom Ward

An old servant or local figure at Wyvern, often delivering messages.

minor

Also known as Tom Ward, Tom, Old Tom, old Tom Ward, Old Tom Ward

Tom Ward shows up with force in V: The Terrace Garden. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The old servant who gossips with Charles about Alice and the Squire, then lies to the Squire about their conversation, fearing his master's temper.

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In V: The Terrace Garden: The old servant who gossips with Charles about Alice and the Squire, then lies to the Squire about their conversation, fearing his master's temper.

Later, in VI: The Old Squire Unlike Himself: Brings the Squire his nightcap and observes his unusual behavior with suspicion.

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V: The Terrace Garden
The old servant who gossips with Charles about Alice and the Squire, then lies to the Squire about their conversation, fearing his master's temper.
VI: The Old Squire Unlike Himself
Brings the Squire his nightcap and observes his unusual behavior with suspicion.
X: The Drive Over Cressley Common by Moonlight
Visits the Squire in the evening and shares a tankard of punch.
Home
Tom is the driver who assists with the journey and is sent ahead to alert the old woman at the Grange of their arrival.
A Party of Three
Lets out Harry's horse and opens the gate, observed by Alice.
Through the Wall
Tom is summoned by Alice to help her master, responding with a calm that contrasts with Alice's terror.
A Talk with the Squire
Tom Ward wakes Harry and later drinks with the Squire, defending Harry mildly and recalling Charles and Willie Fairfield fondly.
The Old Squire Leaves Wyvern
The old servant called to the Squire's bedside for a final handshake and goodbye; he is deeply moved and fears he cannot live in the new Wyvern.
LVII: Marjory Trevellian
Referred to as 'old Peter Durdon' in the excerpt, a cousin of Marjory Trevellian who brings corks and lead for the boy's toy ships. He is simple, good-natured, and laughs heartily during their play.

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