Wired Love · Character

Mr. C.

The unseen operator whose dots and dashes make Nathalie's pulse race, a gallant stranger on the wire who may be closer than she dreams.

major

Also known as C, Mrs. C, the gallant C, the invisible C

First appearance: I: Sounds from a Distant "C"

As a major figure in Wired Love, Mr. C. is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The mysterious telegraph operator on the other end of the wire; he shares a warm and playful rapport with Nattie, hinting at a deeper connection.

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Mr. C. exists for Nattie first as pure signal: wit, warmth, and flirtation arriving through a telegraph key, a voice without a face. Their nightly exchanges become the one bright thread in her drudging routine, and Cyn…

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See Mr. C. in I: Sounds from a Distant "C"

Character Web

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Relationship types

Romantic
Friendship
Rivalry
Other

Character groups

Telegraph office social circle
Boarding house comic ensemble
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

Nathalie Rogers
romantic · ambivalent
Quimby
friendship · positive
Cyn
rivalry · negative
Clem
friendship · positive
Mr. Stanwood
social · ambivalent
Nathalie Rogers
romantic · ambivalent
Cyn
rivalry · negative
Nathalie Rogers
romantic · ambivalent
Quimby
friendship · positive
Quimby
friendship · positive
Cyn
rivalry · negative
Clem
friendship · positive

Nathalie Rogers
Mr. C. is a persistent suitor of Nathalie, displaying romantic interest that is often met with ambivalence or resistance.
Quimby
Mr. C. and Quimby have a friendly acquaintance, often interacting in social settings related to Nathalie.
Cyn
Cyn and Mr. C. are romantic rivals, both vying for Nathalie's affection with underlying tension.
Clem
Clem and Mr. C. have a cordial friendship, interacting without significant conflict.
Mr. Stanwood
Mr. C. and Mr. Stanwood are acquaintances who interact occasionally, likely through shared social or professional circles.
Nathalie Rogers
Mr. C. is a persistent suitor of Nathalie, displaying romantic interest that is often met with ambivalence or resistance.
Cyn
Cyn and Mr. C. are romantic rivals, both vying for Nathalie's affection with underlying tension.
Nathalie Rogers
Mr. C. is a persistent suitor of Nathalie, displaying romantic interest that is often met with ambivalence or resistance.
Quimby
Mr. C. and Quimby have a friendly acquaintance, often interacting in social settings related to Nathalie.
Quimby
Mr. C. and Quimby have a friendly acquaintance, often interacting in social settings related to Nathalie.
Cyn
Cyn and Mr. C. are romantic rivals, both vying for Nathalie's affection with underlying tension.
Clem
Clem and Mr. C. have a cordial friendship, interacting without significant conflict.

Relationship notes

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See Mr. C. in I: Sounds from a Distant "C"

In the story

Mr. C. appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Wired Love
The mysterious telegraph operator on the other end of the wire; he shares a warm and playful rapport with Nattie, hinting at a deeper connection.
I: Sounds from a Distant "C"
The operator at X n who signs as 'C'; initially cross and sarcastic, but becomes friendly after Nattie's 'hearse' mistake, showing a playful side.
III: Visible and Invisible Friends
C continues his flirtatious telegraphic exchanges with Nattie, calls her 'little girl,' and is introduced to Miss Archer.
V: Quimby Bursts Forth in Eloquence
C is Nattie's telegraphic correspondent; they share lively conversations, and he reassures her about the odd appearance of their interactions to outsiders. He is a source of companionship for Nattie.
VI: Collapse of the Romance
C is initially absent, then appears in person as a greasy, cheaply dressed man with a familiar manner, shattering Nattie's romantic image of him.
Goodbye
Revealed to be a red-haired, greasy, cheap-jewelry-wearing man who disgusts Nattie. He tries to rekindle their friendship over the wire, but after being rebuffed, he sends a final goodbye message and leaves town.

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