# Mary Grant — An Outback Marriage character guide > Mary Grant in An Outback Marriage by Banjo Paterson. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mary, Grant **First appearance:** 0004-v-the-coming-of-the-heiress ## Snapshot An English heiress who arrives at a ten-mile-square station expecting to inspect it on foot, and finds the colonies will not arrange themselves for her convenience. ## Who they are Mary Grant comes out from England trailing luggage, money, and a fortune that makes her the object of every calculation in the district, from Gavan Blake's legal scheming to the general scramble of suitors. She is direct, unused to being managed, and genuinely curious about the country, but her wealth turns every kindness into a transaction someone else is keeping accounts on. Her arrival reorganizes the whole social world of the novel, and the question of who gets to marry her, or sue her, drives the plot forward. ## In the story ### [V: The Coming of the Heiress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/v-the-coming-of-the-heiress) The heiress arriving from England to live at Kuryong, though she has not yet appeared in the chapter. ### [VI: A Coach Accident](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/vi-a-coach-accident) Arrives at Tarrong with extensive luggage; survives coach accident; rescued by Gavan Blake; meets Hugh Gordon; experiences bush life at Donohoe's Hotel. ### [Mr. Blake's Relations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/vii-mr-blake-s-relations) Arrives at Kuryong, defends Blake as her rescuer, and asks to learn about station life. ### [VIII: At the Homestead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/viii-at-the-homestead) Arrives at Kuryong, asserts her authority by mustering servants, and decides to invite Gavan Blake to the homestead. ### [Some Visitors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/ix-some-visitors) Explores the property with the children and meets Poss and Binjie, charming them with her presence. ### [X: A Lawyer in the Bush](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/x-a-lawyer-in-the-bush) The heiress whose life Blake saved in a coach accident; her arrival at Kuryong is noted by Ellen and considered by Blake as a potential opportunity. ### [XI: A Walk in the Moonlight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xi-a-walk-in-the-moonlight) Sings for the family, welcomes Blake, and walks with him during the possum hunt, showing interest in Australian life. ### [XIII: The Rivals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xiii-the-rivals) Adapts to bush life, rides, hunts, learns station management, and becomes a confidante to Hugh. ### [Red Mick and His Sheep Dogs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xiv-red-mick-and-his-sheep-dogs) Accompanies Hugh on the manhunt, shows courage and excitement, and demonstrates her riding skill on Obadiah. ### [XV: A Proposal and Its Results](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xv-a-proposal-and-its-results) Refuses Hugh's proposal, feeling insulted that he asked only to avoid scandal; secretly loves him and is heartbroken by the manner of the proposal. ### [XX: A Consultation at Kiley’s](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xx-a-consultation-at-kiley-s) Mentioned as the heiress whose status is threatened by Peggy's claim; Blake plans to visit her. ### [XXI: No Compromise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxi-no-compromise) Refuses to compromise on Peggy's claim, choosing to fight in court to protect her parents' honor. ### [Hugh Goes in Search](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxiii-hugh-goes-in-search) Convinces Hugh to undertake the search for Considine, recognizing his feelings for her. ### [The Real Certificate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxvii-the-real-certificate) Seen in Tarrong with Ellen Harriott; no direct interaction with Blake. ### [A Legal Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxviii-a-legal-battle) Present in court with Mrs. Gordon, awaiting the overthrow of the enemy. ### [Races and a Win](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxix-races-and-a-win) Now undisputed owner of Kuryong, she takes pleasure in making Hugh come to her for orders and consultations, and flirts with Charlie Gordon at the races. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/mary_grant - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters