Arthur Russell

Alice Adams

Alice and Arthur are involved in a romantic relationship, marked by social tension and Alice's insecurity about her family's status.

Mildred Palmer

Arthur and Mildred move in the same upper-class social circles, with Mildred pursuing Arthur romantically.

Virgil Adams

Arthur interacts with Virgil as a potential future father-in-law, with underlying class tensions.

Mrs. Adams

Arthur interacts with Mrs. Adams as a polite suitor, though he is wary of her social climbing and pretensions.

Alice Adams

Alice and Arthur are involved in a romantic relationship, marked by social tension and Alice's insecurity about her family's status.

Virgil Adams

Arthur interacts with Virgil as a potential future father-in-law, with underlying class tensions.

Alice Adams

Alice and Arthur are involved in a romantic relationship, marked by social tension and Alice's insecurity about her family's status.

Mrs. Adams

Arthur interacts with Mrs. Adams as a polite suitor, though he is wary of her social climbing and pretensions.

Mildred Palmer

Arthur and Mildred move in the same upper-class social circles, with Mildred pursuing Arthur romantically.

Mildred Palmer

Arthur and Mildred move in the same upper-class social circles, with Mildred pursuing Arthur romantically.

Virgil Adams

Arthur interacts with Virgil as a potential future father-in-law, with underlying class tensions.

VII

Mentioned as Mildred Palmer's fiancé, seen as perfect and well-off.

VIII

Dances with Alice at Mildred's request, then goes to find Walter in the cloakroom.

IX

Arthur Russell surprises Alice on the street, approaching her from behind and asking to walk with her.

Chapter X

Arthur Russell walks Alice home, engaging in light-hearted conversation and showing keen appreciation for her vivacity and quickness. He expresses interest in visiting her home and seems increasingly drawn to her, despite his connection to Mildred.

XI

Arthur Russell is the subject of Alice's practiced expressions and lies; Walter mentions seeing Alice with him downtown.

Chapter XIV

Arthur is delighted by Alice's company and coquetry, but remains unaware of her fabrications; he presses her to attend the dance.

Chapter XV

Arthur Russell is with Alice when they see Walter on the veranda; his presence causes Alice anxiety.

Chapter XVII

Listens to Alice's explanation about her father and her 'sadly' happy state, showing curiosity and absorption.

XIX

Arthur is the guest of honor for the planned dinner, though he is unaware of the family's struggles and Alice's deceptions.

Chapter XX

Has premonitions about his relationship with Alice; becomes nervous when Virgil Adams is mentioned at the Palmers' luncheon.

Chapter XXI

Listens passively to Mrs. Adams's monologue, responding with brief, uncomfortable words, and appears pale and sweating.

XXII

Russell appears uncomfortable, pale, and strained throughout the dinner, avoiding Alice's gaze and struggling to maintain composure.