Aunt Polly

David Harum

Aunt Polly is David Harum's relative, likely an aunt, who lives with him and manages his household.

Mrs. Bixbee

Aunt Polly and Mrs. Bixbee are friendly neighbors who share gossip and domestic concerns.

John Lenox

Aunt Polly treats John Lenox with maternal warmth, as a friend of the household.

David Harum

Aunt Polly is David Harum's relative, likely an aunt, who lives with him and manages his household.

Mrs. Bixbee

Aunt Polly and Mrs. Bixbee are friendly neighbors who share gossip and domestic concerns.

David Harum

Aunt Polly is David Harum's relative, likely an aunt, who lives with him and manages his household.

Mrs. Bixbee

Aunt Polly and Mrs. Bixbee are friendly neighbors who share gossip and domestic concerns.

John Lenox

Aunt Polly treats John Lenox with maternal warmth, as a friend of the household.

John Lenox

Aunt Polly treats John Lenox with maternal warmth, as a friend of the household.

I

Listens to David's story and expresses concern about where the young man from New York will stay.

Chapter II

Listens to David's story and reacts with exclamations and questions, showing her moral concern.

XV

Mrs. Bixbee is introduced as David's sister; she is eager to meet John but is constrained by David's teasing prohibition.

XVI

Sews a towel, expresses concern about John's loneliness, and criticizes David's scheme with the counterfeit money.

XVIII

Provides dry clothes, a shawl, and whisky for Mrs. Cullom, though she is discreet about the whisky's presence in the house.

Chapter XX

Mentioned as the one who gave David kind words in his youth and is expecting Mrs. Cullom for dinner.

XXII

Narrates the Lish Harum story to Mrs. Cullom.

XXIII

Welcomes John, shows him to his room, and is touched by his request for a Christmas kiss.

Chapter XXIV

Mrs. Bixbee is incredulous at the marriage story and protests David's telling of the theater anecdote.

XXV

David mentions Polly fondly, noting his desire to buy her gifts and his appreciation for her kindness.

XXVII

Mentioned as David's sister who criticized his city clothes and is described as conservative.

XXVIII

Mentioned by David as being popular and knowledgeable about the local families, though not part of the elite circle.

The Second Winter

David jokes that John has replaced him in Polly's favor; she is nervous around horses and no longer accompanies them on drives.

XXXI

Approves the piano, sings hymns with John, and enjoys Sunday evening concerts.

XXXV

Engages in conversation with David about John and local gossip.

XXXVI

Admires John's appearance before he leaves for the musical evening.

David's Tale of Matrimony

Mentioned as having told John that David is a widower; David notes he hasn't discussed his marriage much with her.

XLIV

Presses homemade remedies on John and tries to tempt his appetite with her cooking.

Epilogue

Has gained about twenty pounds; dines with John and his wife every Sunday.