Lady Maud Marsh

A Damsel in Distress

The damsel in distress, whose romantic desires conflict with her social obligations.

I

Reveals to Reggie she is still in love with Geoffrey Raymond; reads a newspaper clipping about Mr. Wilbur Raymond's return, hoping to see Geoffrey.

III

The hidden young woman in the taxi; her presence is implied but she remains unseen and silent.

IV

The young woman who flees into George's cab. She is grateful, composed, and mysterious about her troubles, losing her purse and needing a loan for a train ticket.

V

Referred to as 'The Girl in the Cab'; she sends George a letter explaining her hasty departure and that she pawned a brooch to pay for the journey.

Chapter VI

Enters with Reggie, tries to change the subject by discussing golf.

VII

Seen beside a broken-down grey racing-car; recognizes George.

Chapter VIII

Maud is the intended recipient of George's notes, though she does not appear in the chapter.

IX

Reads poetry to Albert in a stucco temple, attempting to elevate his soul, and reflects on her own romantic longing for Geoffrey.

Chapter X

Mentioned as being in love with George; sends a note to George via a page boy.

XI

Maud is the subject of the sweepstake and the person George hopes to meet.

XIII

Maud meets George secretly during the ball, but their conversation is cut short by Mr. Plummer's arrival. She is described as stunning in her ball-dress.

XV

Maud, aware of Percy's pursuit, visits the vicarage and asks the curate to send away the man following her.

XVI

Referenced as the subject of George's love and Lord Marshmoreton's concern.

XVII

Frustrated by failed attempts to reach George, she writes a note that Albert destroys.

XVIII

Maud arrives at the barn for the arranged meeting with George, having slipped away from the castle.

XIX

Maud is initially outraged by George's advance, but later explains the misunderstanding and confesses her love for Geoffrey Raymond.

Reggie's Wedding Morning

Referenced indirectly as the object of George's affection; Reggie notes that Maud loves George, but George does not confide his troubles.

XXII

Mentioned as having had an interview with Mr. Bevan, arranged by Keggs.

Chapter XXIII

Shocked to see George at dinner; struggles to comprehend his presence; escorted by Edwin Plummer.

XXIV

Maud is torn between her feelings for Geoffrey and her gratitude toward George, but ultimately agrees to end the false engagement.

Chapter XXVI

Maud meets Geoffrey Raymond in a tea shop, realizes she loves George Bevan, and breaks off with Geoffrey after the breach of promise revelation.

XXVII

Calls George, asks whimsical questions, announces their engagement and her change of heart.