Mrs. Bixbee

David Harum

Mrs. Bixbee is a close confidante and neighbor to David Harum, sharing gossip and support.

John Lenox

John Lenox interacts with Mrs. Bixbee as a friendly neighbor and through his connection to David Harum.

Aunt Polly

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

Mrs. Cullom

Mrs. Bixbee and Mrs. Cullom are friendly neighbors who socialize and exchange news.

David Harum

Mrs. Bixbee is a close confidante and neighbor to David Harum, sharing gossip and support.

David Harum

Mrs. Bixbee is a close confidante and neighbor to David Harum, sharing gossip and support.

Aunt Polly

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

John Lenox

John Lenox interacts with Mrs. Bixbee as a friendly neighbor and through his connection to David Harum.

Mrs. Cullom

Mrs. Bixbee and Mrs. Cullom are friendly neighbors who socialize and exchange news.

Aunt Polly

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

John Lenox

John Lenox interacts with Mrs. Bixbee as a friendly neighbor and through his connection to David Harum.

Mrs. Cullom

Mrs. Bixbee and Mrs. Cullom are friendly neighbors who socialize and exchange news.

I

Referred to as Aunt Polly; she questions David about his horse trade and the new arrival.

Chapter II

Also listens to the story, asking pointed questions and understanding David's ambiguous remarks.

XXII

Hosts Mrs. Cullom, defends David's character, and tells the story of Lish Harum.

XXIII

Apologizes for answering the door herself, shows John to his room, and later wears a diamond gift from David.

XXVII

Mentioned indirectly as part of the dinner party context.

The Second Winter

Shares observations about David's fondness for John and his past, including his marriage and the loss of his son.

XXXI

Compromises with John on a weekly sum for household expenses, though she is ashamed to accept it.

XXXIV

Scolds David for trading on Sunday and expresses disapproval of his methods.

David's Tale of Matrimony

Referred to as Polly, who informed John about David's widower status; David briefly digresses about her deceased husband Jim Bixbee.

Epilogue

Initially skeptical of wine, but eventually accepts it; has a close relationship with Mrs. Lenox.