# Mrs. Dryfoos — A Hazard of New Fortunes character guide

> Mrs. Dryfoos in A Hazard of New Fortunes by William Dean Howells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mother, Mother Dryfoos

**First appearance:** 0001-a-hazard-of-new-fortunes

## Who they are

The quiet, pious wife of Mr. Dryfoos.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/chapters/part-third-iii)

Weeps over the loss of the family burying ground, expresses homesickness and discomfort with wealth, and worries about her children.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/chapters/part-fifth-vi)

Confused and grieving; insists on setting up with the body; later comes down to view Conrad.

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