Amy Leffingwell

Bertram Cope

Amy Leffingwell is romantically interested in Bertram Cope, though her feelings are largely unreciprocated.

Medora Phillips

Amy Leffingwell is a frequent visitor in Medora Phillips' social circle, though their relationship is polite rather than intimate.

Basil Randolph

Amy Leffingwell and Basil Randolph are polite acquaintances, sharing a common interest in Bertram Cope.

Hortense Dunton

Amy Leffingwell and Hortense Dunton are friends, though their shared interest in Cope creates underlying tension.

Bertram Cope

Amy Leffingwell is romantically interested in Bertram Cope, though her feelings are largely unreciprocated.

Bertram Cope

Amy Leffingwell is romantically interested in Bertram Cope, though her feelings are largely unreciprocated.

Medora Phillips

Amy Leffingwell is a frequent visitor in Medora Phillips' social circle, though their relationship is polite rather than intimate.

Basil Randolph

Amy Leffingwell and Basil Randolph are polite acquaintances, sharing a common interest in Bertram Cope.

Hortense Dunton

Amy Leffingwell and Hortense Dunton are friends, though their shared interest in Cope creates underlying tension.

I: Cope at a College Tea

The young woman behind the samovar, briefly flustered by Cope's attention and hoping to impress him.

II: Cope Makes a Sunday Afternoon Call

Mentioned as one of the girls; plays the violin; Cope recalls her serving him tea at a previous meeting.

III: Cope Is "Entertained"

Plays the violin, including a composition she dedicated to Mrs. Phillips.

VI: Cope Dines—and Tells About It

One of the three girls; a musician who plays the violin and is an instructor at the school of music.

X: Cope at His House Party

Amy walks alone and talks with Cope about the harsh winter conditions at the dunes and her composition work, showing a meditative and slightly elegiac mood.

XI: Cope Enlivens the Country

Admires Cope's singing and walks with him, seeking deeper understanding.

XIII: Cope Dines Again—and Stays After

Walks with Cope to campus the morning after the dinner, expressing concern and enjoying the brief time together.

XV: Cope Entertains Several Ladies

Accompanies Medora to visit Cope, shows concern for his health.

XVI: Cope Goes A-Sailing

Walks with Cope on Sunday afternoon, goes sailing with him, and is rescued after the boat capsizes; she helps support Cope during the swim to shore.

XVII: Cope Among Crosscurrents

Rapt and meditative at breakfast, defends Cope's actions to Carolyn, cuts out the newspaper paragraph about the accident.

XVIII: Cope at the Call of Duty

Sends an urgent note to Cope; idealizes his role in the rescue; performs violin obbligato and is buoyed by Cope's voice.

XIX: Cope Finds Himself Committed

Persistent in her pursuit, she writes to her mother, demands walks and kisses, and speaks incessantly of 'happiness,' forcing Cope into a corner.

XX: Cope Has a Distressful Christmas

Amy writes letters to Cope, asks him to come soon, and whispers that she will write from Iowa. She is eager but kept at a distance by Cope.

XXI: Cope, Safeguarded, Calls Again

Engaged to Cope but remains distant during the visit, paired with George Pearson.

XXIII: Cope Regains His Freedom

Calls Cope to confront his neglect, then sends a note breaking off the engagement; soon becomes engaged to George Pearson.

XXIV: Cope in Danger Anew

Mentioned as engaged to George Pearson; Mrs. Phillips is kind to her, and she is no longer a romantic prospect for Cope.

XXVII: Cope Escapes a Snare

Mentioned as the bride-to-be; her wedding to George Pearson is imminent, with plans for a bridal trip and new home.

Cope Absent from a Wedding

The bride; blissfully busy with her trousseau and wedding preparations, marries George Pearson.