David Harum · Character

Mary Blake

A young woman from John Lenox's past, connected to Miss Blake.

minor

Also known as little Mary Blake, Mary, Ann, Polly, Blake, the Mary Blake that I had known

First appearance: i

Mary Blake's tie to John Lenox is one of the pressures that moves David Harum—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Aunt and confidante to Jacky; writes a note of condolence to John that goes undelivered.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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John Lenox
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John Lenox has a romantic interest in Mary Blake, a young woman of the town. How this plays out →
John Lenox
romantic · positive
John Lenox has a romantic interest in Mary Blake, a young woman of the town. How this plays out →
John Lenox
romantic · positive
John Lenox has a romantic interest in Mary Blake, a young woman of the town. How this plays out →

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III
Aunt and confidante to Jacky; writes a note of condolence to John that goes undelivered. Travels with the Carling family on the Altruria.
IV
Converses with John on deck, describes Mr. Carling's shoe dilemma, and orchestrates the champagne to help Mr. Carling relax.
V
Shares a heartfelt exchange with John about their friendship and future meetings, expresses gratitude for his kindness, and discusses her financial dependence on Mr. Carling.
Chapter VI: The End of Boyhood
Seen briefly in the carriage; her manner is reserved and distant compared to their voyage intimacy.
VII
Mentioned as giving John an effusive welcome when he visits her before luncheon.
Chapter VIII
Engages in conversation with John, embroiders, and privately considers her feelings for him.
IX
Discusses her feelings for John with her sister, stating she likes him as a brother but does not love him.
Chapter X
Reveals Mr. Carling's travel plans and her own reluctant resignation; skillfully prevents John's declaration of love.
Chapter XI
John's note to her goes unanswered; she later tries to contact him but fails.
XLV
Seen on the lower deck and later identified as Mrs. Edward Ruggles on the passenger list.
XLVI
Now Mrs. Edward Ruggles, Mary is reserved about her past marriage and life, but agrees to see John in Naples under proper terms.
XLVII
Reveals she is not Mrs. Edward Ruggles but Mary Blake. Confesses her feelings for John and explains the misunderstanding about her identity on the ship.
Epilogue
Now Mrs. Lenox; lives with John by the lake and has become a favorite of David Harum.

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