Beatrice Gresham

Mary Thorne

Beatrice is Mary's loyal friend and confidante, supporting her despite family tensions.

Frank Gresham

Beatrice is Frank's sister, often mediating between him and their mother over his romance with Mary.

Mary Thorne

Beatrice is Mary's loyal friend and confidante, supporting her despite family tensions.

Frank Gresham

Beatrice is Frank's sister, often mediating between him and their mother over his romance with Mary.

Mary Thorne

Beatrice is Mary's loyal friend and confidante, supporting her despite family tensions.

Frank Gresham

Beatrice is Frank's sister, often mediating between him and their mother over his romance with Mary.

The Greshams of Greshamsbury

The other surviving eldest daughter, part of the de Courcy-moulded Gresham children.

Dr. Thorne

Another Gresham daughter who is fond of Mary and participates in the shared lessons.

Lessons from Courcy Castle

Advocates for Mary Thorne to be a bridesmaid, but is overruled by Lady Alexandrina de Courcy, who questions Mary's parentage.

Frank Gresham's Early Loves

Beatrice is Mary's confidante, who has unwittingly encouraged Frank and Mary's early flirtations, though she values blood and family honour.

VII: The Doctor’s Garden

Mentioned as the sister Mary would love to be; her marriage to Mr. Moffat is discussed.

Matrimonial Prospects

Frank confides in her about his love for Mary; she listens but considers it nonsense.

Sentence of Exile

Meets Dr. Thorne in the garden and laments Mary's absence, unaware of the brewing conflict.

Retrospective

Beatrice visits Mary and expresses her distress over Frank's behavior, but Mary does not share her view of Frank's fault.

War

Sympathizes deeply with Mary and romanticizes her situation, often discussing Frank's love as a tragic impossibility.

Miss Thorne Goes on a Visit

Reluctantly obeys her mother's command to drop all intercourse with Mary, though she is unhappy and discusses the situation with Patience Oriel.

The Donkey Ride

Frank confides in her about his plan to go to Boxall Hill; she sends her love to Mary but warns Frank of the imprudence.

Post Prandial

Frank's sister, who was told earlier about his love for Mary; she is present at dinner but not directly involved in the conversation.

Mr. Oriel

Becomes engaged to Mr. Oriel after a period of quiet courtship, much to her joy.

A Morning Visit

Visits Mary to discuss her own upcoming marriage to Caleb Oriel, but becomes distressed upon learning of Mary's feelings for Frank.

De Courcy Precepts and de Courcy Practice

Mentioned as preparing for her second baby, having married Mr. Oriel.

XXXIX: What the World Says About Blood

Beatrice is caught between Frank's demands and Mary's refusal, but she sympathizes with both.

Doctor Thorne Won't Interfere

Mentioned as becoming the wife of a parish parson; her wedding is to be quiet due to financial constraints.

XLII: What Can You Give in Return?

Happy in her wedding preparations but burdened by the conflict between her mother and Mary; seeks advice from Caleb and bravely petitions Lady Arabella.

Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning

Her joy over her coming marriage is diminished by the family tension; she avoids visiting Mary due to their disagreement.

How the Bride Was Received, and Who Were Asked to the Wedding

Serves as a bridesmaid, correctly reads Mary's character as mild but proud.