AMZI NICHOLAS CAINE, a young newspaper owner afflicted with certain ideas.
JACK HAWARDEN, a youth who issues drafts on future literary fame.
REUBEN STANDISH, decayed branch of a once-mighty family tree.
BLACARDA, an exception to the rule concerning honor among financiers.
SAUL, a derelict.
CLIVE STANDISH, a victim of “home rule.”
BILLY SHEVLIN, a more or less typical small boy.
THE REV. MR. GRANT, a minister of the Gospel.
DR. BOND, a country physician.
STEVE MARTIN, an Adirondack guide.