# Mrs. Julius Carling — David Harum character guide

> Mrs. Julius Carling in David Harum by Edward Noyes Westcott.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Carling, Julius, Mrs. Carling, Mr. and Mrs. Carling, Mr. Carling

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Snapshot

A wealthy Homeville matron whose social standing and summer visits frame the village's quiet hierarchies and gossip.

## Who they are

Mrs. Carling belongs to the moneyed set that descends on Homeville in warm months, her presence noted and discussed by locals like David Harum. She moves in the same circles as the Verjoos family, whose daughters Claricy and Juliet become fixtures of the summer riding scene. Her position matters less for what she does than for what she represents: the outside wealth that brushes against village life and gives David's running commentary its targets.

## Relationships

### [John Lenox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/john_lenox)

_romantic_

John Lenox is romantically involved with Mrs. Julius Carling, a wealthy and attractive widow.

### [Miss Blake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/miss_blake)

_social_

Miss Blake and Mrs. Julius Carling are social acquaintances, moving in the same local circles.

### [John Lenox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/john_lenox)

_romantic_

John Lenox is romantically involved with Mrs. Julius Carling, a wealthy and attractive widow.

### [Miss Blake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/miss_blake)

_social_

Miss Blake and Mrs. Julius Carling are social acquaintances, moving in the same local circles.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/iii)

Mary Blake's sister; travels with her invalid husband Julius and Mary on the ship.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/iv)

Present at dinner, mostly silent, and discusses John's intentions with her sister Mary.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/v)

Appears briefly as part of the Carling family group; John greets her and Mr. Carling on deck.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/viii)

Greets John warmly and invites him to visit again.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/ix)

Expresses concern about John's frequent visits and questions Mary about her feelings.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned as being with her husband, who is unwell and restless.

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