# Dingy — Decline and Fall character guide

> Dingy in Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0020-part-iii-i-stone-walls-do-not-a-prison-make

## Who they are

A prostitute who befriends Paul in prison.

## In the story

### [II: Llanabba Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-i-ii-llanabba-castle)

Dr. Fagan's younger, more serious daughter, who informs Paul about the lack of supplies like soap and boot polish.

### [X: Post Mortem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-i-x-post-mortem)

Comments on the day's events and criticizes Mr. Cholmondley.

### [VI: The Passing of Paul Pennyfeather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-iii-vi-the-passing-of-paul-pennyfeather)

Dressed as a nurse, she lets Paul into Cliff Place and shows him to his room.

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