# Mr. Salteena — The Young Visiters character guide > Mr. Salteena in The Young Visiters by Daisy Ashford. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Salteena, Poor Mr. Salteena, Mr. Salteenas **First appearance:** 0001-the-young-visiters ## Snapshot A middle-aged gentleman with a curly white wig and a yearning for social elevation, he mistakes borrowed finery and a borrowed title for genuine arrival. ## Who they are Mr. Salteena arrives in London clutching a letter and a first-class ticket, eager to be remade by grand company. His ignorance of levees, cocked hats, and which fork to use is matched only by his touching faith that good manners can be purchased or borrowed. When Procurio rigs him out in silver paper and rolled trousers, Salteena's hopeful vanity becomes the book's tenderest running joke. ## Relationships ### [Ethel Monticue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/ethel_monticue) _romantic_ Ethel is courted by Mr. Salteena but ultimately rejects him in favor of Bernard, causing tension and heartbreak. ### [Earl of Clincham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/earl_of_clincham) _social_ The Earl is a high-society acquaintance who hosts Mr. Salteena and interacts with him in a patronizing but polite manner. ### [Bernard Clark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/bernard_clark) _rivalry_ Bernard and Mr. Salteena are romantic rivals for Ethel's affection, leading to jealousy and competition. ### [Edward Procurio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/edward_procurio) _friendship_ Edward is a friendly acquaintance of Mr. Salteena, often involved in social gatherings and mild adventures. ### [Horace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/horace) _professional_ Horace appears to be a servant or lower-class helper to Mr. Salteena, performing errands and minor duties. ### [Francis Minnit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/francis_minnit) _social_ Francis and Mr. Salteena are slight acquaintances, interacting only occasionally in social settings. ### [Lady Gay Finchling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/lady_gay_finchling) _social_ Lady Gay Finchling is a polite but distant social acquaintance of Mr. Salteena. ### [Horace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/horace) _professional_ Horace appears to be a servant or lower-class helper to Mr. Salteena, performing errands and minor duties. ### [Bernard Clark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/bernard_clark) _rivalry_ Bernard and Mr. Salteena are romantic rivals for Ethel's affection, leading to jealousy and competition. ## In the story ### [The Young Visiters Or, Mr. Salteena's Plan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/the-young-visiters) The protagonist, a man of some means who feels inadequate in high society and resolves to become a gentleman. ### [I: Quite a Young Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/i-quite-a-young-girl) Elderly man of 42, fond of asking people to stay, has dark hair and whiskers, wears a topper daily, receives an invitation from Bernard Clark. ### [Starting Gaily](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/ii-starting-gaily) Anxious about the journey, he skips breakfast and wears his best black top hat and white alpaca coat. He tips the housemaid 2/6 and is excited yet jealous upon seeing Bernard's house. ### [The First Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/iii-the-first-evening) Dons an evening suit and ruby studs, grows peevish during dinner but cheers up with port wine, asks riddles, and retires early to avoid prayers. ### [Mr. Salteenas Plan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/iv-mr-salteenas-plan) Wakes early, enjoys tea in bed and a luxurious bath, then confides in Bernard about his desire to become a gentleman. ### [V: The Crystal Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/v-the-crystal-palace) Departs from Rickamere Hall, travels to London, visits the Crystal Palace, meets Edward Procurio and the Earl of Clincham, and agrees to undergo gentlemanly training. ### [High Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/vi-high-life) Awakens in his green-and-white room, is dressed and coached by Procurio, attends the levée as 'Lord Hyssops,' and speaks with the Prince of Wales. ### [A Gay Call](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/viii-a-gay-call) Now titled Lord Hyssops, he is staying with the Earl, confesses his love to Ethel, and proposes marriage but is rejected. ### [X: Preparing for the Fray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/x-preparing-for-the-fray) Sends Ethel a bible with pious advice and Bernard a camp stool. ### [XI: The Wedding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/xi-the-wedding) Sits in the front row looking bitterly sad, cries during the sermon, and throws a tennis shoe at the departing couple. ### [XII: How It Ended](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/chapters/xii-how-it-ended) Secures a job as a royal outrider, marries Bessie Topp, fathers ten children, grows morose and pines for Ethel. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters/mr_salteena - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_young_visiters_se/characters