Jack is Rodrigo's friend and employer, inviting him to New York to work as an antiques expert. He is married to Elise and is away when she declares her love for Rodrigo. After Elise's death, Rodrigo turns Mary's attention toward Jack, helping resolve the romantic tension before leaving the city.
Jack, the Earl of Huntington, is a fellow artist and friend of William. He falls in love with the grown Claudia and asks her to marry him, but she refuses. His proposal brings his affection for Claudia into the story, though she does not return it.
Jeemy is Bunty and Rab's brother and Tammas's son. He confesses that he robbed a bank and asks Tammas to help him put the stolen money back where it belongs. His confession sets in motion Tammas's decision to use money entrusted by Susie, creating the main crisis.
Raymond is Jacqueline's son, whom she believes has died during her years away. As an adult, he serves as the attorney in her murder trial. Jacqueline initially refuses to consult her counsel, but the revelation of his identity leads to their reunion before her death.
Bob is the son of a millionaire, sent west to gain experience and manhood. He rescues Nita from Pedro, as he had once done before, but a misleading account of the rescue and pressure at gunpoint lead him to marry her. He later lives at a ranch, where Nita finds him, and eventually comes to love her.
A penniless Easterner who has gone West because of ill health, Arthur is helped by Agnes and joins her and Hassayampa Hardy in a partnership that strikes ore. After Grant Haywood steals their claim notice and drains their water supply, Arthur collapses in the desert. Agnes rescues him, and the two fall in love.
Michael is a reporter whom Edward hires to kidnap Frances and take her to Edward's country home. There, Michael's ardent lovemaking wins Frances over, and she proposes that they marry immediately. He runs away, but Edward later brings him back, where Michael reveals that he is wealthy and holds a title and estate in England.
Arthur is a friend of Tess who is plunged into despair after she marries David. He later accompanies Tess and other friends to an illegal gambling house, where the place is robbed and then raided by police. His connection to Tess and involvement in this outing place him within the troubles that drive the story.
Tom Fairfax is Colonel Fairfax's nephew and Prudence Fairfax's eventual romantic partner. Although Prudence is initially connected with Dwight Neville, the happy resolution has her marry Tom instead. His family relationship to Colonel Fairfax places him within the Fairfax household and central romantic outcome.
Casson Ferguson has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Signature works include What's a Wife Worth?, Cobra, The Unknown Wife. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
