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The Boss

An old man mourning the loss of his son. Despite his age, the boss is energetic and keeps himself busy and distracted from his grief by running a successful business.

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Mr. Woodifield

A retired man whose wife and daughters are concerned with his health. Mr. Woodifield is a childish, lighthearted foil to the boss’s grief.

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The Boss’s Son

A young man who was killed during World War I six years earlier. The boss’s son was capable and affable and was trained to take over his father’s business before he became a soldier.

Macey 

The gray-haired office messenger who works for the boss. The boss often compares him to a dog.

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