Mr. Hungerton
Characters
Role
Father of Gladys Hungerton
Dialogue
Monotonous chirruping about bad money and the depreciation of the rupee.
Appearance
Fluffy, feathery, untidy, described as a 'cockatoo of a man'.
Background
Gladys's father and a member of the Masons.
Identified
true
Motivations
Discussing his own views on economics and attending Masonic meetings.
Personality
Tactless, good-natured, but entirely self-centered.
Competencies
Self-proclaimed authority on bimetallism.
Plot Relevance
Provides the domestic setting and initial obstacle for Malone's pursuit of Gladys.
First Appearance
The Chestnuts
Timeline
The Bimetallism Lecture
Bored Malone with a long discussion on currency before leaving for a meeting.
