Quimby

Nathalie Rogers

Nathalie and Quimby are close friends who frequently interact, with Quimby often serving as a confidant and source of support.

Cyn

Cyn and Quimby share a friendly rapport, often interacting through their mutual connection to Nathalie.

Mr. C.

Mr. C. and Quimby have a friendly acquaintance, often interacting in social settings related to Nathalie.

Clem

Clem and Quimby are friendly acquaintances who interact through their shared social circle.

Mr. Stanwood

Mr. Stanwood and Quimby are casual acquaintances, interacting in social or professional contexts.

Em

Em and Quimby are friends who interact amiably within their social circle.

Nathalie Rogers

Nathalie and Quimby are close friends who frequently interact, with Quimby often serving as a confidant and source of support.

Nathalie Rogers

Nathalie and Quimby are close friends who frequently interact, with Quimby often serving as a confidant and source of support.

Mr. C.

Mr. C. and Quimby have a friendly acquaintance, often interacting in social settings related to Nathalie.

Cyn

Cyn and Quimby share a friendly rapport, often interacting through their mutual connection to Nathalie.

Mr. C.

Mr. C. and Quimby have a friendly acquaintance, often interacting in social settings related to Nathalie.

Cyn

Cyn and Quimby share a friendly rapport, often interacting through their mutual connection to Nathalie.

Wired Love

A bashful and awkward young man who visits the telegraph office; he is clearly smitten with Nattie but struggles to express his feelings.

II: At the Hotel Norman

Devoted but jealous companion; awkwardly falls in the hallway while trying to escort Nattie; teased by Celeste about being in love.

III: Visible and Invisible Friends

Quimby, jealous of C, arranges a visit with Miss Archer to see Nattie, but is uncomfortable with Nattie's attention to the wire and fears marrying the wrong woman.

Neighborly Calls

Bursts into Miss Archer's room awkwardly, joins the card game, and later plays poorly due to distraction.

V: Quimby Bursts Forth in Eloquence

Quimby is painfully bashful and makes two bungling attempts to confess his love to Nattie, each time thwarted by his own nerves or external interruptions. He resolves to try again despite his embarrassment.

VI: Collapse of the Romance

Quimby is mentioned indirectly when Nattie recalls his warning about the 'soiled invisible' after C's true appearance is revealed.

Goodbye

Visits Cyn and overhears Nattie's account of C's true appearance, which fills him with joy and hope. He tries to remind Nattie that he had warned her.

VIII: The Feast

Stops Cyn in the hall to ask about bringing a friend to call; appears preoccupied and unobservant.

IX: Unexpected Visitors

Bursts in with Mr. Stanwood, accidentally sits on the Charlotte Russes, and flees in shame to replace them.

X: The Broken Circuit Reunited

Witnesses the revelation with horror and amazement; realizes his mistake in introducing Clem to Nattie.

XI: Miss Kling Telegraphically Baffled

Quimby is jealous of Clem, suffers from the telegraph clatter, and endures Celeste's attentions; his antics with candy lead to a rule that he must sit in the corner.

XII: Crosses on the Line

Admires Cyn from afar but rationalizes not falling in love with her; becomes happier as Nattie devotes more attention to him.

XIII: The Wrong Woman

Desperate to declare his love for Nattie, Quimby confides in Clem and later mistakenly proposes to Celeste in the dark.

XIV: Quimby Accepts the Situation

In despair after accidentally proposing to Celeste; seeks Nattie's answer but is rejected; resigns to marry Celeste.

XV: One Summer Day

Present as Celeste's betrothed; embarrassed by Celeste's public affection and the nickname 'Ralfy'.