Doctor Syn · Character

Mrs. Waggetts

The landlady of the Ship Inn, keeper of Dymchurch's busiest taproom and silent witness to the comings and goings of smugglers and king's men alike.

supporting

Also known as Waggetts, So Mrs. Waggetts, Missus Waggetts

First appearance: Dymchurch-Under-the-Wall

As a supporting figure in Doctor Syn, Mrs. Waggetts is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The landlady of the Ship Inn, who encourages Mipps's storytelling as it is good for trade.

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With Mipps (friendship): Mipps and Mrs. Waggetts are allies in the smuggling network, with Mrs. Waggetts running the inn that serves as a hub for their activities. With Captain Collyer (rivalry): Collyer suspects Mrs. Waggetts of harboring smugglers at her inn, leading to frequent searches and hostility. With Mipps (friendship): Mipps and Mrs. Waggetts are allies in the smuggling network, with Mrs. Waggetts running the inn that serves as a hub for their activities.

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Relationship types

Friendship
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Character groups

Dymchurch main characters
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Mipps
friendship · positive
Captain Collyer
rivalry · negative
Mipps
friendship · positive
Captain Collyer
rivalry · negative
Captain Collyer
rivalry · negative
Mipps
friendship · positive

Mipps
Mipps and Mrs. Waggetts are allies in the smuggling network, with Mrs. Waggetts running the inn that serves as a hub for their activities.
Captain Collyer
Collyer suspects Mrs. Waggetts of harboring smugglers at her inn, leading to frequent searches and hostility.
Mipps
Mipps and Mrs. Waggetts are allies in the smuggling network, with Mrs. Waggetts running the inn that serves as a hub for their activities.
Captain Collyer
Collyer suspects Mrs. Waggetts of harboring smugglers at her inn, leading to frequent searches and hostility.
Captain Collyer
Collyer suspects Mrs. Waggetts of harboring smugglers at her inn, leading to frequent searches and hostility.
Mipps
Mipps and Mrs. Waggetts are allies in the smuggling network, with Mrs. Waggetts running the inn that serves as a hub for their activities.

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In the story

Mrs. Waggetts appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Dymchurch-Under-the-Wall
The landlady of the Ship Inn, who encourages Mipps's storytelling as it is good for trade.
The Coming of the King's Frigate
Landlady of the Ship Inn who pursues Mipps as a potential husband, but is rebuffed.
III: The Coming of the King's Men
The landlady, who is flustered by Mipps's urgency and drops her teapot in agitation.
The Captain
The weeping landlady of the inn; revealed by Mipps to be the actual landlord.
A Bottle of Alsace Lorraine
Landlady of the Ship Inn, unable to provide the requested wine.
XV: A Landed Proprietor Sets Up a Gallows Tree
Helped Jerk buy his land; converses with Mipps about smuggling operations.
The Captain's Nightmare
Called by Doctor Syn to bring the drugged punch and later helps carry the captain upstairs.
A Young Recruit
Present at the breakfast table, encourages Mipps to get on with his proposal.
A Certain Tree Bears Fruit
Keeps Jerry busy at the Ship Inn and appears to have grave matters of her own.
Adventures in Watchbell Street
Provided Imogene with a case of pistols and the sealed packet of papers before she left Dymchurch.
The Dead Man's Throttle
Hanged by redcoats from the Ship Inn sign after the inn is ransacked.

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