# Miss Winthrop — Barriers Burned Away character guide > Miss Winthrop in Barriers Burned Away by Edward Payson Roe. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Susie Winthrop, Susie, Mrs. Leonard **First appearance:** 0007-v-a-hornet-s-nest ## Snapshot A society woman who crosses a crowded room to thank Dennis for his courage, offering her hand and her father's card. ## Who they are Miss Winthrop lingers after the other ladies flee to the dressing-rooms, and tells Dennis Fleet frankly that his brave defense of his faith has made her want to deserve the name of Christian. She is the rare member of Christine's social circle who values sincerity over fashion, and she welcomes the store clerk to her father's house without condescension. Her friendship gives Dennis a foothold in the world Christine inhabits, and quietly measures the distance between real goodness and mere polish. ## Relationships ### [Christine Ludolph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/christine_ludolph) _friendship_ Close confidante and companion, providing emotional support and guidance to Christine. ### [Dennis Fleet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/dennis_fleet) _friendship_ Friendly acquaintances, with Miss Winthrop offering moral support to Dennis. ### [Mr. Fleet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_fleet) _social_ Fellow churchgoers and acquaintances, sharing a respectful, cordial relationship. ### [Christine Ludolph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/christine_ludolph) _friendship_ Close confidante and companion, providing emotional support and guidance to Christine. ### [Christine Ludolph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/christine_ludolph) _friendship_ Close confidante and companion, providing emotional support and guidance to Christine. ### [Dennis Fleet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/dennis_fleet) _friendship_ Friendly acquaintances, with Miss Winthrop offering moral support to Dennis. ### [Mr. Fleet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_fleet) _social_ Fellow churchgoers and acquaintances, sharing a respectful, cordial relationship. ### [Mr. Fleet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_fleet) _social_ Fellow churchgoers and acquaintances, sharing a respectful, cordial relationship. ## In the story ### [XX: Is He a Gentleman?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xx-is-he-a-gentleman) Hosts the entertainment and argues theoretically in favor of Dennis being a gentleman, but is hesitant to act on her principles. She is a bright, sunny-faced blonde from an old Boston family. ### [Christine's Idea of Christians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxi-christine-s-idea-of-christians) Participates in the debate, is challenged by Christine's critique of her religious practice, and becomes visibly distressed. ### [Equal to an Emergency](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxii-equal-to-an-emergency) Supports Dennis's defense of Christianity, appreciates his gentlemanly conduct, and worries when he leaves. ### [The Revelation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxiii-the-revelation) Thanks Dennis for his Christian witness and offers him a welcome at her father's house. ### [A Miserable Triumph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxvii-a-miserable-triumph) Miss Winthrop is present with Christine, sharing her nervous excitement about the paintings. She notices Dennis's intense focus and whispers to Christine about him. ### [Life Without Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxviii-life-without-love) Comforts Christine after the critique, urging her to see the success in her work and suggesting love as a remedy. ### [XXIX: Dennis's Love Put to Practical Use](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxix-dennis-s-love-put-to-practical-use) Interrupts Dennis and Christine's conversation, later comments on their interaction. ### [Beguiled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxxi-beguiled) Miss Winthrop suspects Dennis's secret and feels sympathy, but chooses not to interfere, managing her own feelings by distancing herself. ### [XXXV: Remorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxxv-remorse) Christine's only friend, but she drifts away as Christine's reserve and pride push her into isolation. ### [If He Knew!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxxvii-if-he-knew) Mentioned as having moved to Boston, no longer in Dennis's social circle. ### [The Gates Open](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-gates-open) Christine's maid who intercepts Mrs. Fleet's letter and sells the flowers and fruit meant for the Fleet family. ### [Susie Winthrop Appears Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxxix-susie-winthrop-appears-again) Now Mrs. Leonard, on her wedding trip; meets Dennis by chance, invites him to dine, and draws out his story with feminine tact. ### [Suggestive Pictures and a Prize](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xl-suggestive-pictures-and-a-prize) Present as Mrs. Leonard, she accompanies Christine and notes her reaction to Dennis's painting. ### [Christine, Awake! For Your Life!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xliii-christine-awake-for-your-life) Appears as the crazed Mrs. Leonard, singing on a dray before falling onto a corpse as the horses bolt toward the fire. ### [XLVII: Susie Winthrop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xlvii-susie-winthrop) Her mournful singing interrupts Dennis and Christine's conversation. ### [Doctor Arten Struck by Lightning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xlviii-doctor-arten-struck-by-lightning) Found wandering and injured after the fire, she is cared for in the church, recovers her senses, and helps Christine with her romantic concerns. ### [Bill Cronk's Toast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xlix-bill-cronk-s-toast) Referred to as Mrs. Leonard; Christine busies herself with her and the distribution of food. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/miss_winthrop - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters