Henry Mynors

Anna Tellwright

Anna is courted by and eventually engaged to Henry, a prosperous and charismatic businessman, though her feelings are conflicted between love and duty.

Agnes Tellwright

Agnes is a quiet observer of Henry's courtship with Anna, showing no strong personal connection beyond family acquaintance.

Beatrice Sutton

Beatrice is a friendly acquaintance of Henry, supportive of his relationship with Anna and part of the same social circle.

Willie Price

Henry is Willie's business rival and creditor, creating a tense dynamic of economic power and suppressed hostility.

Ephraim Tellwright

Ephraim respects Henry as a shrewd businessman and approves of him as a son-in-law, viewing the match as financially sound.

Mr. Sutton

Henry and Mr. Sutton are fellow businessmen and church leaders, cooperating in civic and commercial affairs.

Anna Tellwright

Anna is courted by and eventually engaged to Henry, a prosperous and charismatic businessman, though her feelings are conflicted between love and duty.

Anna Tellwright

Anna is courted by and eventually engaged to Henry, a prosperous and charismatic businessman, though her feelings are conflicted between love and duty.

Agnes Tellwright

Agnes is a quiet observer of Henry's courtship with Anna, showing no strong personal connection beyond family acquaintance.

Agnes Tellwright

Agnes is a quiet observer of Henry's courtship with Anna, showing no strong personal connection beyond family acquaintance.

Willie Price

Henry is Willie's business rival and creditor, creating a tense dynamic of economic power and suppressed hostility.

Beatrice Sutton

Beatrice is a friendly acquaintance of Henry, supportive of his relationship with Anna and part of the same social circle.

Anna of the Five Towns

A young man who shows interest in Anna, representing a potential escape from her father's control.

I: The Kindling of Love

Mynors is the morning superintendent of the Sunday-school. He teases Agnes, waits for Anna, and walks with her to the Park. He mentions he will visit Anna's father on business, causing her perturbation.

II: The Miser’s Daughter

Mynors is referenced indirectly through the mention of the Mynors family's former home, now a school, establishing his family's historical presence in the area.

IV: A Visit

Leads the meeting with authority and grace, prays for the unconverted, and later walks Anna home, expressing concern for her spiritual state.

V: The Revival

Sends financial documents to Tellwright, seeks a sleeping partner, and is active at the revival meeting, where he counsels a troubled youth.

VI: Willie

Mynors is absent from the prayer meeting, and Anna is uncertain whether to be glad or sorry. He is a figure of potential marriage in Anna's thoughts.

VII: The Sewing Meeting

Attends the sewing meeting, makes a formal declaration of his interest in Anna, walks her home, and shares a private moment in her kitchen.

On the Bank

Mynors shows Anna around his pottery works, explaining the manufacturing process and expressing enthusiasm for his business.

IX: The Treat

Takes charge of the school treat in Titus Price's absence; mentioned as likely to accompany the Suttons to the Isle of Man.

X: The Isle

Mynors is cautious in his courtship of Anna, calling once a week and accompanying her occasionally. He arranges the travel details and is described as admirably attired and efficient.

XI: The Downfall

Mynors informs Anna of Price's suicide and shows considerateness in arranging her travel. He is cheerful about their engagement despite the tragedy.

At the Priory

Mynors continues his courtship of Anna, taking her to tea at the Suttons' and later for a walk, but remains unaware of her deep concern for Willie Price.

XIII: The Bazaar

Discovers Titus Price's embezzlement of £50; is astonished and delighted by Anna's £50,000 fortune; agrees to let Anna pay half the missing sum; plans modestly for their married life.

XIV: End of a Simple Soul

Anna's fiancé whom she marries out of duty, though she does not love him.