# William — You Never Can Tell character guide

> William in You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** William, Father William, Father, Philip William, Mrs. Clandon William

**First appearance:** 0000-you-never-can-tell

## Who they are

The Clandon family's elderly servant, loyal and practical.

## Relationships

### [Gloria Clandon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/gloria_clandon)

_family_

Siblings with a teasing, affectionate bond, though William often feels overshadowed by Gloria's strong personality.

### [Mrs. Clandon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/mrs_clandon)

_family_

A caring but slightly controlling mother-son relationship, with Mrs. Clandon guiding William's choices.

### [Philip McComas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/philip_mccomas)

_professional_

A mentor-like professional relationship, with McComas advising William on legal and personal matters.

### [Waiter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/you_never_can_tell_se/characters/waiter)

_social_

A polite service relationship, with the waiter attending to William's needs with professional deference.

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