# Quimby — Wired Love character guide > Quimby in Wired Love by Ella Cheever Thayer. **Role:** major **Also known as:** V Quimby, poor Quimby, the lovelorn Quimby **First appearance:** 0003-i-sounds-from-a-distant-c ## Who they are A bashful boarder who falls in love with noses and proposes in the dark, he is the novel's most gloriously flustered and persistent suitor. ## Relationships ### [Nathalie Rogers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/nathalie_rogers) _friendship_ Nathalie and Quimby are close friends who frequently interact, with Quimby often serving as a confidant and source of support. ### [Cyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/cyn) _friendship_ Cyn and Quimby share a friendly rapport, often interacting through their mutual connection to Nathalie. ### [Mr. C.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/mr_c) _friendship_ Mr. C. and Quimby have a friendly acquaintance, often interacting in social settings related to Nathalie. ### [Clem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/clem) _friendship_ Clem and Quimby are friendly acquaintances who interact through their shared social circle. ### [Mr. Stanwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/mr_stanwood) _social_ Mr. Stanwood and Quimby are casual acquaintances, interacting in social or professional contexts. ### [Em](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/em) _friendship_ Em and Quimby are friends who interact amiably within their social circle. ### [Nathalie Rogers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/nathalie_rogers) _friendship_ Nathalie and Quimby are close friends who frequently interact, with Quimby often serving as a confidant and source of support. ### [Nathalie Rogers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/nathalie_rogers) _friendship_ Nathalie and Quimby are close friends who frequently interact, with Quimby often serving as a confidant and source of support. ### [Mr. C.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/mr_c) _friendship_ Mr. C. and Quimby have a friendly acquaintance, often interacting in social settings related to Nathalie. ### [Cyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/cyn) _friendship_ Cyn and Quimby share a friendly rapport, often interacting through their mutual connection to Nathalie. ### [Mr. C.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/mr_c) _friendship_ Mr. C. and Quimby have a friendly acquaintance, often interacting in social settings related to Nathalie. ### [Cyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/cyn) _friendship_ Cyn and Quimby share a friendly rapport, often interacting through their mutual connection to Nathalie. ## In the story ### [Wired Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/iv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/vii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/viii-the-feast) Stops Cyn in the hall to ask about bringing a friend to call; appears preoccupied and unobservant. ### [IX: Unexpected Visitors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/xv-one-summer-day) Present as Celeste's betrothed; embarrassed by Celeste's public affection and the nickname 'Ralfy'. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/quimby - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters