The main characters of the story are James and Rhoda. The story indicates that James is thirty-four and it's time for him to get married. He dislikes small talk, especially about cream in tea. He lives with one of his cousins in a small house and makes a living by creating hats, although he doesn't earn much money. He is described as a nice person and enjoys an excellent tea. The story mentions that he didn't talk about food for an hour. Rhoda is mentioned as the second character but there are no details about her appearance or personality in the given text.
Ответ: James and Rhoda are the main characters. James is thirty-four, makes hats, and dislikes tea-related small talk. No details are provided about Rhoda.