Medora Phillips

Bertram Cope

Medora Phillips exerts a possessive, manipulative influence over Bertram Cope, treating him as a social protégé and object of fascination.

Basil Randolph

Basil Randolph and Medora Phillips compete for influence over and access to Bertram Cope.

Hortense Dunton

Hortense Dunton and Medora Phillips move in the same social circles, with Phillips acting as a hostess and matchmaker.

Carolyn Thorpe

Carolyn Thorpe is a guest and social acquaintance of Medora Phillips, often participating in her gatherings.

Amy Leffingwell

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

Arthur Lemoyne

Arthur Lemoyne is a peripheral member of Medora Phillips' social circle, tolerated but not central.

Joe Foster

Joe Foster is a social acquaintance of Medora Phillips, often included in her parties and events.

Bertram Cope

Medora Phillips exerts a possessive, manipulative influence over Bertram Cope, treating him as a social protégé and object of fascination.

Basil Randolph

Basil Randolph and Medora Phillips compete for influence over and access to Bertram Cope.

Bertram Cope

Medora Phillips exerts a possessive, manipulative influence over Bertram Cope, treating him as a social protégé and object of fascination.

Joe Foster

Joe Foster is a social acquaintance of Medora Phillips, often included in her parties and events.

Amy Leffingwell

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

I: Cope at a College Tea

A confident, middle-aged woman who dominates the social scene, treating Cope with patronizing familiarity and a hint of flirtatious interest.

II: Cope Makes a Sunday Afternoon Call

Hosts Cope alone; describes her house and its purpose of entertainment; quizzes Cope about his work and the young women; shows both warmth and a testing attitude.

III: Cope Is "Entertained"

The hostess who orchestrates the entertainment, introduces the girls' talents, and later chides Cope for not helping or engaging.

IV: Cope Is Considered

Discusses Cope with Randolph, describing him as charming but self-assured and cool.

V: Cope Is Considered Further

Plans a young people's dinner and invites Randolph, expecting Cope to attend.

VI: Cope Dines—and Tells About It

Hostess of the dinner; a rich widow of forty-odd, vivacious and active.

Cope Undertakes an Excursion

Invites Randolph to the sandhill bungalow and insists he bring Cope; discusses the excursion and her enthusiasm for the dunes.

X: Cope at His House Party

Mrs. Phillips hosts the house party, guides Cope on the walk, points out natural features, and names the trees 'Pelleas and Melisande' after Cope's suggestion.

XI: Cope Enlivens the Country

Hosts the outing, encourages Cope to sing, and arranges moonlit walks.

XIII: Cope Dines Again—and Stays After

Hosts the formal dinner, hoping to showcase Cope to her high-society friends, and is concerned when he collapses.

Cope Makes an Evasion

Mentioned as having told Foster about the fainting episode and as being out strolling.

XV: Cope Entertains Several Ladies

Visits Cope with Amy, meets Aunt Harriet, invites Cope and his friend to dine.

XVI: Cope Goes A-Sailing

Arrives by car with Helga and dry clothes for Amy after the accident; she is inclined to make the most of the occasion and questions Cope about his health.

XVII: Cope Among Crosscurrents

Concedes the foolishness of the sailing trip, calls Cope on Monday, poetizes him into a hero and regards Amy as an instrument.

XVIII: Cope at the Call of Duty

Continues to make Cope a hero; puts Amy in a subordinate place; presses Cope to sing and then to improvise a story.

XIX: Cope Finds Himself Committed

Initially charmed by Cope, she now frowns on Amy's claims and requisitions Cope for a private evening at the theatre, asserting her own claim.

XX: Cope Has a Distressful Christmas

Mrs. Phillips is away at a reading during Cope's visit, but her drawing-room is the setting for the meeting.

XXI: Cope, Safeguarded, Calls Again

Hosts the evening, observes Lemoyne's behavior, feels emotional during Cope's singing.

Cope Shall Be Rescued

Attends Randolph's dinner, praises the house and Sing-Lo, and agrees that Cope and Amy are not suited; supports the plan to push Pearson forward.

XXIV: Cope in Danger Anew

Becomes sympathetic and tender toward Cope, takes him to the opera and theatre, and arranges seating to showcase him.

XXV: Cope in Double Danger

Attends the same reception as Cope; discovers Carolyn's sonnets and immediately suspects Cope is the subject; continues to promote Hortense's portrait.

Cope Absent from a Wedding

Hosts the wedding; is displeased by Hortense's outburst and decides to send her away; later argues with Randolph about Cope.

Cope Again in the Country

Orchestrates the trip; sends Hortense south; positions herself between Cope and Carolyn; continues her subtle manipulation.

Cope as a Hero

Dramatically clings to Cope, exaggerates his heroism, and criticizes Carolyn's behavior.

XXXI: Cope Gets New Light on His Chum

Finds Lemoyne's performance distasteful, as anticipated.

XXXII: Cope Takes His Degree

Feels lonely after the departures of Amy, Hortense, and Carolyn; attends convocation with Randolph and notes Cope's charm.

Cope in a Final View

Feels ignored by Cope; predicts Carolyn will marry him and plans to entertain new young people in the fall.