Froggy:  An Englishman, LATE 40s, a member of the British army.  “Well-fed, flushed and chatty with the spirit of adventure, cheerful and optimistic. LEAD

Charlie:  A friend of Froggy, late 40s, a proof reader by profession, with a sad, thin face wearing a “forlorn” trench coat, he seems quietly and permanently lost.  His wife thinks he is a bore, “shatteringly, profoundly boring (and perhaps he is) and socially inept.  Charlie is afraid to be here because he might be required to talk to strangers.  LEAD.

Betty Meeks:  “Bet” to her friends, 70s, a “regular chatterbox.”  Seventy- plus years old. Owner and proprietor of the inn.  “Wise about some things, naïve about others, a no-nonsense person, but kind and genuinely concerned for her friends.  LEAD

Catherine:  A formidable young lady.  20s – early 30s.  A “looker” and a flirt .  Ellard’s sister.  She is engaged to Reverend David.  She comes from a wealthy family.  LEAD

Ellard Simms:   A “half-wit,” according to Betty.  Sweet-tempered.  Catherine’s younger brother.  Lumpy, overgrown, backward youth.  About 13 years old or so.  LEAD

Reverend David:  30s, friendly, open, a regular fellow.  A divinity student.  “A good man to have on your side.  He is engaged to Catherine.  LEAD

Owen Musser:  30s – 50s.  Age is open.  An oily con man, a “mean old thing.”  Had himself made Property Inspector for the county and wants to swindle Betty out of her inn.  SUPPORTING

Townspeople:  Age and character are flexible.  FEATURED.