# Francis Minnit — The Young Visiters character guide

> Francis Minnit in The Young Visiters by Daisy Ashford.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Minnit

**First appearance:** 0004-iii-the-first-evening

## Snapshot

Bernard's somber butler, afflicted with gout, who is left to guard the silver while his master gallivants in London.

## Who they are

Minnit receives his instructions with closed eyes and murmured thanks, asking only when his wages might be paid. His quiet, ailing presence at the threshold of Bernard's house marks the boundary between domestic order and the giddy world of the Gaierty Hotel. He is the still point against which the younger characters' restless pleasure-seeking shows itself.

## Relationships

### [Bernard Clark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/bernard_clark)

_friendship_

Francis is a friend or companion of Bernard, though their interactions are limited and peripheral.

### [Ethel Monticue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/ethel_monticue)

_social_

Ethel and Francis are casual acquaintances, likely meeting through Bernard or social events.

### [Mr. Salteena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/mr_salteena)

_social_

Francis and Mr. Salteena are slight acquaintances, interacting only occasionally in social settings.

## In the story

### [Starting Gaily](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/ii-starting-gaily)

The portly butler with a shiny shirt front and pale face. He welcomes the guests, helps with luggage, and serves tea with a stately walk.

### [The First Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/iii-the-first-evening)

The butler, stands stiffly at dinner, serves finger bowls, and participates devoutly in the evening prayers.

### [V: The Crystal Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/v-the-crystal-palace)

Roams the hall at Rickamere, hands Mr. Salteena a parcel of sandwiches for the journey.

### [Bernards Idear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/vii-bernards-idear)

The somber butler who sees them off and is told to take care of the house.

## Links

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