In one short story, a character named for this figure is betrayed by Pretty
In one short story, a character named for this figure is betrayed by Pretty Alice after he causes a "disaster of major importance"--a seven-minute delay--by spilling millions of jellybeans over a slidewalk. That character persecuted by the Ticktockman is the protagonist of a story by Harlan Ellison. Another character who takes his name from this figure solves crimes by pointing out clues to the simpleminded Mr. Satterthwaite in a series of stories by Agatha Christie. In another story, this character follows Missy around after he nails his heart to her door, and that story about this character's "Valentine" is by Neil Gaiman. Traditionally depicted as a servant who loves Colombina and wears a checkered costume, for 10 points, name this jester from the Commedia dell'arte.
In one short story, a character named for this figure is betrayed by Pretty Alice after he causes a "disaster of major importance"--a seven-minute delay--by spilling millions of jellybeans over a slidewalk.
{Harlequin} [accept {Arlecchino}]