A Popular Schoolgirl · Character

Mr. Haselford

Bess's father, a local gentleman.

minor

Also known as Mr. Haselford, Mr. Haselford the elder, Old Mr. Haselford

First appearance: iv intruder bess

Mr. Haselford shows up with force in The Abbey Recital. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bess's father, who supports her playing and brings the family to the recital.

Mr. Haselford first appears in 0003 iv intruder bess.

In The Abbey Recital: Bess's father, who supports her playing and brings the family to the recital.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Ingred’s defiant rejection of social hypocrisy…

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