Archibald Floyd

Aurora Floyd

Archibald is Aurora's loving and protective father, deeply devoted to her well-being.

Talbot Bulstrode

Archibald Floyd and Talbot Bulstrode are acquaintances, with Archibald initially approving of Talbot as a suitor for Aurora.

Eliza Floyd

Archibald and Eliza Floyd are married, with Eliza being Aurora's stepmother and a stabilizing presence in the household.

Aurora Floyd

Archibald is Aurora's loving and protective father, deeply devoted to her well-being.

Aurora Floyd

Archibald is Aurora's loving and protective father, deeply devoted to her well-being.

Talbot Bulstrode

Archibald Floyd and Talbot Bulstrode are acquaintances, with Archibald initially approving of Talbot as a suitor for Aurora.

Talbot Bulstrode

Archibald Floyd and Talbot Bulstrode are acquaintances, with Archibald initially approving of Talbot as a suitor for Aurora.

How a Rich Banker Married an Actress

The wealthy banker who marries the actress Eliza Prodder, defying social expectations and deeply sensitive to gossip about his wife.

Aurora

The grieving widower and doting father who spoils Aurora, struggles to control her, and eventually sends her to a Parisian school after a quarrel.

III: What Became of the Diamond Bracelet

Aurora's father, the wealthy banker, hosts the birthday ball and gives Aurora a diamond bracelet worth two hundred pounds.

After the Ball

Watchful and anxious over Aurora; his manner reveals a tender, sorrowful concern that Talbot finds abnormal.

John Mellish

Archibald Floyd hires Mrs. Powell as a governess for Aurora and takes the family to Brighton for the month of October.

Rejected and Accepted

Hosts the dinner party; Talbot intends to call on him to take leave.

Aurora's Strange Pensioner

Proud and relieved at Aurora's engagement to Talbot; hosts the family at Felden Woods for Christmas.

Poor John Mellish Comes Back Again

Invites John Mellish to stay for Christmas and walks home with him after church.

Fighting the Battle

Anxious about John Mellish's presence, he speaks frankly with John and gives his blessing for John to pursue Aurora.

At the Château d’Arques

Arranges the Normandy tour to help Aurora recover; has accepted John Mellish as a potential son-in-law.

XII: Steeve Hargraves, the “Softy”

The old banker visits Mellish Park in April, appearing happy despite past griefs.

The Spring Meeting

Present at the meeting, he tries to be interested in the racing but wishes it were over.

Love Took Up the Glass of Time, and Turned It in His Glowing Hands

Returns to Mellish Park with the party.

Money Matters

Hosts the visit; deeply anxious about Aurora's request but agrees to give her the money.

Captain Prodder

Receives Captain Prodder at Felden Woods, recalling his late wife Eliza and welcoming Prodder as family.

At the Golden Lion

Mentioned in John's thoughts as possibly having a secret that Conyers discovered, though John prefers to think the secret was commercial rather than involving Aurora.

XXVIII: Aurora’s Flight

Aurora fears the shame and grief her father will suffer if her secret becomes known.

John Mellish Finds His Home Desolate

Mentioned as having suffered similar agony over Aurora's disgrace.

On the Watch

Hears the painful story from Aurora, feels restless and uneasy despite her assurances, and prays earnestly for her peace.

The Brass Button by Crosby, Birmingham

Arrives at Mellish Park with the list of banknote numbers, praised by Grimstone for his courage.

Talbot Bulstrode Makes Atonement for the Past

Sits with Aurora, sensing her hidden distress despite her reassurances, and is troubled by a vague foreboding.