Johnson (Crooked House)

In the novel Crooked House, Johnson is the valet at Aristide Leonides at Three Gables. While Johnson had opportunity, Chief Inspector Taverner did not consider him a plausible suspect because he lacked a motive. He was paid a bonus at the end of every year. And each year the bonus was increased, and after seven years of service, at the time Aristide died, the bonus had grown to a substantial amount. Aristide had made clear to Johnson that this arrangement was in lieu of any provision in his will for him. It was therefore in Johnson's interest that his employer should live for as long as possible.

According to various members of the family, Aristide Leonides had written a will in front of them, signed it and had then asked Johnson and the parlourmaid Janet Wolmer to witness it.