# Mrs. Griffith — Cousin Henry character guide

> Mrs. Griffith in Cousin Henry by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Griffith

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-the-squire-s-death

## Snapshot

The housekeeper at Llanfeare, outwardly dutiful to her new master, quietly convinced he has no right to the roof over his head.

## Who they are

Mrs. Griffith runs the household of Llanfeare and knows its rooms, its habits, and its secrets better than the man now occupying the squire's chair. She believes Cousin Henry is a usurper, and her loyalty tilts toward the lawyers working to unseat him—she ushers them in without warning her master, content to let him be caught off guard. Her quiet partisanship turns the house itself into hostile ground, making every corner of Llanfeare feel watched.

## Relationships

### [Cousin Henry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/characters/cousin_henry)

_psychological_

Cousin Henry is psychologically tormented by Mrs. Griffith, the housekeeper who suspects his guilt and whose silent judgment drives him to paranoia.

### [Mr. Apjohn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/characters/mr_apjohn)

_professional_

Mr. Apjohn and Mrs. Griffith have a professional relationship, with Mrs. Griffith providing crucial testimony about the Squire's final days.

### [Isabel Brodrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/characters/isabel_brodrick)

_social_

Isabel and Mrs. Griffith are acquaintances within the household, with Mrs. Griffith respecting Isabel as the rightful heir but maintaining formal distance.

### [Cousin Henry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/characters/cousin_henry)

_psychological_

Cousin Henry is psychologically tormented by Mrs. Griffith, the housekeeper who suspects his guilt and whose silent judgment drives him to paranoia.

### [Cousin Henry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/characters/cousin_henry)

_psychological_

Cousin Henry is psychologically tormented by Mrs. Griffith, the housekeeper who suspects his guilt and whose silent judgment drives him to paranoia.

### [Mr. Apjohn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/characters/mr_apjohn)

_professional_

Mr. Apjohn and Mrs. Griffith have a professional relationship, with Mrs. Griffith providing crucial testimony about the Squire's final days.

### [Isabel Brodrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/characters/isabel_brodrick)

_social_

Isabel and Mrs. Griffith are acquaintances within the household, with Mrs. Griffith respecting Isabel as the rightful heir but maintaining formal distance.

### [Isabel Brodrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/characters/isabel_brodrick)

_social_

Isabel and Mrs. Griffith are acquaintances within the household, with Mrs. Griffith respecting Isabel as the rightful heir but maintaining formal distance.

## In the story

### [Mr. Apjohn's Explanation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/vi-mr-apjohn-s-explanation)

The housekeeper who sits with Isabel during the will reading.

### [The Reading of the Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/viii-the-reading-of-the-will)

Expresses opinion that the old Squire may have destroyed the will.

### [IX: Alone at Llanfeare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/ix-alone-at-llanfeare)

The housekeeper who interrupts Cousin Henry's solitude, questioning his plans and noting his strange behavior.

### [Cousin Henry Dreams a Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/x-cousin-henry-dreams-a-dream)

Housekeeper who rebukes Cousin Henry for his seclusion, prompting him to go out and be seen.

### [The Carmarthen Herald](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xiii-the-carmarthen-herald)

The housekeeper who remains at Llanfeare and observes Cousin Henry's behavior, noting his obsession with the newspaper.

### [Doubts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xx-doubts)

Mentioned as one of the people Cousin Henry lives in terror of, along with others.

### [Mr. Apjohn's Success](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xxi-mr-apjohn-s-success)

Admits Mr. Apjohn and Mr. Brodrick without warning Cousin Henry, aiding their search.

### [How Cousin Henry Was Let Off Easily](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xxii-how-cousin-henry-was-let-off-easily)

Brings breakfast and offers to broil something for Cousin Henry, showing sympathy when she sees he has not eaten.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xxiv-conclusion)

Housekeeper at Llanfeare who sobs with joy at Isabel's return, having despaired under Cousin Henry.

## Links

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