A wealthy, miserly merchant from Yonkers, Horace hires Dolly Gallagher Levi to find him a wife and plans to court Irene Molloy. He is deceived by Dolly’s matchmaking scheme, discovers the men hiding in Irene’s shop, and later fears competition from a supposed new store. His response is to improve his shopkeepers’ hours and wages before agreeing to marry Dolly.
The cautious and tightfisted owner of the Cattle and Merchants' Bank. He lends Mary money for the poker game and makes a massive raise, knowing it will force the other gamblers to fold. He is orchestrating a 16-year-old revenge scheme against the poker players for a swindled real-estate deal.
A hard-working majority whip from Connecticut, Danta is identified as one of the senators who supports Leffingwell’s nomination. His role reflects the organized backing the nominee receives within the majority party while the Senate remains divided over the allegations and the president’s foreign-policy plans.
Fendall Hawkins leads the local VFW and organizes an improvised citizens' militia when the island hears reports of a Russian invasion. His alarmist response intensifies the confrontation, and he later contacts the Air Force, creating a further threat to the submarine's departure.
Wainwright Purdy III is Captain Fisby's commanding officer and the representative of military authority in the story. He assigns Fisby to Americanize Tobiki, later orders the teahouse and distillery destroyed, and finally regrets that decision when the village is recognized as a successful example of democratization.
Sheriff Lynn Early is the lawman whom Barry Storm contacts after Floyd Buckley is murdered. He hears the information about the case and, after Deputy Ray Covin's death, explains that Barry Storm still lacks the exact mine location and would have to search the mountainside extensively.
Judge Boatwright is one of two judges who gamble on horse races. He and Judge Fogel become interested in Steve Flood's betting operation and persuade Steve to place wagers for them through his mysterious bookie. Their large wins intensify the unexpected success of Melanie and Clint's scheme and increase the pressure to cover the payouts.
Smith is an American visitor who comes to Haiti with Mrs. Smith to promote vegetarianism and invest in the project. Brown introduces the couple to a new minister, but their optimism collapses after they witness atrocities committed by the regime's forces. Smith then leaves Haiti with Mrs. Smith.
A New England lumber company executive married to Edith and father of Kate, Harry feels trapped in a stale life after losing the town mayoral election. He resists becoming a father again in his sixties, complains about Edith's spending, and joins Charlie in a prank that costs the company a stadium supply contract. When Edith leaves for Boston, he pursues her to bring her back.
Paul Ford has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Signature works include Fair Play, The Matchmaker, A Big Hand for the Little Lady. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
