Can You Forgive Her? · Character

Mrs. Marsham

A gossipy neighbor who spies on Alice and reports to Lady Midlothian.

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Also known as XLIII Mrs. Marsham, a Mrs. Marsham, the Marsham

First appearance: XLIII: Mrs. Marsham

Mrs. Marsham shows up with force in The Priory Ruins. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An old lady and friend of Mr.

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In The Priory Ruins: An old lady and friend of Mr. Palliser's mother, advises against the walk. Later, in XLIII: Mrs. Marsham: Acts as a duenna and watchdog over Lady Glencora, manipulating situations to assert control…

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The Priory Ruins
An old lady and friend of Mr. Palliser's mother, advises against the walk.
XLIII: Mrs. Marsham
Acts as a duenna and watchdog over Lady Glencora, manipulating situations to assert control and viewing Alice as a bad influence.
Preparations for Lady Monk's Party
Designated by Plantagenet Palliser to chaperone Lady Glencora at the party.
XLIX: How Lady Glencora Went to Lady Monk’s Party
Arrives at the party alone, feeling slighted by Lady Glencora's avoidance.
How Lady Glencora Came Back from Lady Monk's Party
Acts as duenna, watches Lady Glencora with alarm, and leaves to inform Mr. Palliser of the situation.
The Pallisers at Breakfast
Followed Mr. Palliser to his house after the party to report Glencora's behavior with Burgo. Glencora declares she will never see her again.

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