Character Relationship Map: Dirty Work

Characters

• Jimmy Milligan (played by Ralph Lynn) — protagonist
• Nettle (played by Gordon Harker) — protagonist
• Clement Peck (played by Robertson Hare) — supporting
• Evie Wynne (played by Lilian Bond) — supporting
• Hugh Stafford (played by Basil Sydney) — supporting
• Leonora Stafford (played by Margaretta Scott) — supporting
• Gordon Bray (played by Cecil Parker) — supporting
• Toome (played by Gordon James) — minor
• Inspector Barlow (played by Peter Gawthorne) — minor
• Charlie Wrench (played by Louis Bradfield) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Jimmy Milligan → Inspector Barlow (Professional Authority) — Police involvement in the case
• Jimmy Milligan → Evie Wynne (Professional Colleague) — Work at the same jewelry store

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Jimmy Milligan → Charlie Wrench (Alliance Teammate) — Help implement the security plan
• Jimmy Milligan → Toome (Alliance Teammate) — Assist in surveillance efforts
• Jimmy Milligan → Gordon Bray (Alliance Teammate) — Participate in the security operation
• Jimmy Milligan → Leonora Stafford (Conflict Suspect) — Potential thief suspect
• Jimmy Milligan → Hugh Stafford (Conflict Suspect) — Potential thief suspect
• Jimmy Milligan → Clement Peck (Alliance Teammate) — Collaborate on the security plan
• Jimmy Milligan → Nettle (Alliance Teammate) — Work together to catch the thief

Story Analysis

Jewelry store employees unite to catch a mysterious thief

Plot Progression

1. The Growing Threat — Initial thefts create tension as staff realizes conventional security measures are failing.
2. United We Stand — Employees band together to create their own security system and surveillance network.
3. The Waiting Game — Staff maintains vigilance while balancing normal duties with their covert operation.
4. The Final Showdown — Elaborate trap is sprung and the thief is finally apprehended.