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.