Thomas is the elderly gardener who takes care of the gardens at Mrs. Stafford-Smyth's estate. At the beginning of the novel, Belinda learns that Thomas has named one of his hybrid roses after her because of the great care that he has taken of Aunt Virgie. Thomas only request when Belinda tells him that elderly people will be living in the home is that none of the people will be allowed to mess in his gardens. When Belinda leaves Boston to go back to her hometown, Thomas gives her one of the rose bushes that he named after her.
