A neurotic who fallen on hard times. Has slipped into a deep depression and occasionally suffers from psychosomatic paralysis. A connection to another weathered soul in Ellen gives him a burst of happiness.

A Wall Street broker, Ellen's husband, and Harry's old classmate. Energetic and passionate, but harbors a dark resentment towards his wife. He eventually transitions into another loveless marriage.

Milt's wife, a highly educated and extremely talkative woman. Her husband's two-timing has left her skeptical of men. She is a secret romantic, and falls into a love triangle with Harry and Milt.