# Miss Verjoos — David Harum character guide

> Miss Verjoos in David Harum by Edward Noyes Westcott.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Alf Verjoos, Alf, Claricy Verjoos, Claricy, Dutchman Claricy Verjoos

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A local woman, part of the Verjoos family, known in the community.

## Relationships

### [David Harum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/david_harum)

_social_

Miss Verjoos is a local spinster and social acquaintance of David Harum.

### [David Harum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/david_harum)

_social_

Miss Verjoos is a local spinster and social acquaintance of David Harum.

### [David Harum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/david_harum)

_social_

Miss Verjoos is a local spinster and social acquaintance of David Harum.

## In the story

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xxix)

Mentioned as the older sister who accompanies Claricy in the carriage during the horse-buying incident.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xxix)

The younger Verjoos sister who skillfully negotiates the purchase of a horse from David, impressing him with her horse knowledge and confidence.

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

The elder Miss Verjoos, with dark eyes and a condescending manner, briefly acknowledges John at church.

### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xxxv)

Noted as Claricy Verjoos, seen walking with John and considered a pretty match.

### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Accompanies her sister and makes a wry comment about John's charm.

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Juliet Verjoos mimics David Harum's description of 'The Lost Chord,' requests John to sing 'Beauty's Eyes,' and watches him intently during the performance.

### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xliii)

Miss Verjoos and her sister are cordial with John after Clara's return; the Verjoos house has reopened.

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