Theresa McGoun

Chapter III

Babbitt's stenographer, praised as 'smart's a whip,' takes dictation and later types the letter.

III

The swift and pretty stenographer takes dictation from Babbitt, who is conscious of her as a girl and imagines a romantic connection, though he maintains professional distance.

Chapter IV

Typed the agreement for Purdy's purchase.

V

Typed the agreement Babbitt uses in the deal.

Chapter V

Babbitt gives her instructions before leaving for lunch.

I

Miss McGoun is Babbitt's secretary, whom he instructs about lunch coverage and handling a client call.

Chapter II

Typist in the outer office, one of the employees whose silent disapproval Babbitt fears.

I

Babbitt's secretary; he snarls at her for changing his letters.

I

Babbitt's secretary who checks Graff's desk for the lease.

Chapter II

Announces Graff's arrival with excitement for the impending scene.

Chapter III

Babbitt's secretary; she remains aloof and businesslike, brushing off his attempt at friendliness.

I

One of the women Babbitt failed to find the lady kind and lovely in.

IV

Babbitt worries about her spending too much on carbon paper, showing his inability to leave business concerns behind.

Chapter XXVIII

Announces Mrs. Judique's phone call to Babbitt in the office.

Chapter XXXI

Babbitt's secretary, who relays a phone call from Tanis to him at the office.

Chapter I

Miss McGoun relays Tanis's phone call to Babbitt at the office.

Chapter XXXII

Babbitt's former stenographer who leaves him, later joins a competitor, contributing to Babbitt's fear of a 'sinking ship.'

V

Babbitt's former stenographer who leaves him and joins his competitors, deepening his insecurity.