A Hazard of New Fortunes · Character
Mrs. Horn
A wealthy, fashionable society matron.
minor
Also known as That rich Mrs. Horn, VI Mrs. Horn
First appearance: a hazard of new fortunes
Mrs. Horn shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hosts an afternoon tea; expresses condescending concern for the Leightons' move to New York.
Mrs. Horn first appears in 0001 a hazard of new fortunes.
In IV: Hosts an afternoon tea; expresses condescending concern for the Leightons' move to New York.
Later, in VI: Mrs. Horn advises her niece on social conventions, revealing her conventionality and belief in society's unwritten rules, while tolerating Margaret's originality.
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