# Miss Nannie — Blind Mice character guide

> Miss Nannie in Blind Mice by C. Kay Scott.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nannie

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A prim and proper spinster in the community.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/iii)

Arrives and quickly inserts herself into domestic and social roles, seeking affection and sympathy from John.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/iv)

Revealed as Anna Lockhart, born into an aristocratic Southern family; displays cruelty, vanity, and manipulative behavior from childhood; later marries Arthur Merwent after a dramatic courtship.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/vii)

Sneers at the arrangement with Mrs. Low and questions the unnamed mutual friend.

### [Chapter X: Nannie's Manipulation and Jim's Unease](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/x)

Manipulative and solicitous; uses charm and insinuation to create discord; sends John on an errand to isolate Jim.

### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/xiv)

Manipulates John into cashing a check, criticizes Lucy's social life, and charms guests at the tea.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/xv)

Manipulative and dramatic, she orchestrates scenes to secure John's attention and undermine Lucy, culminating in a hysterical exit.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/xvi)

Manipulates household tensions; feigns victimhood after Lucy overhears her remarks; later shows interest in Miss Storms's social standing.

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/xviii)

Manipulative and sweet-tongued; subtly criticizes Jim Sprague and Lucy; drives a wedge between Lucy and John.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/xx)

Nannie manipulates conversations, feigns a headache, and warns John about Jim's supposed interest in Lucy.

### [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/xxi)

Manipulates both John and Grace, playing the victim to maintain control and deepen the rift between Lucy and John.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/xxvi)

Nannie is referred to as 'Miss Nannie' by Katy, and she orchestrates domestic activities like making pudding.

### [Jim's Ultimatum and Lucy's Flight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/xxx)

Manipulative and defensive when confronted by Jim; later tries to control the situation at home.

### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_mice_se/chapters/xxxiii)

Says goodbye to Katy, gives John a rosebud, and departs by train after emotional farewells.

## Links

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