# Lady Scatcherd — Doctor Thorne character guide

> Lady Scatcherd in Doctor Thorne by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Scatcherd, Poor Lady Scatcherd, Dear Lady Scatcherd

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-greshams-of-greshamsbury

## Snapshot

Sir Roger's humble, honest wife, devoted to a son who is killing himself, and too truthful even to lie in his favor.

## Who they are

Lady Scatcherd rose with her husband from nothing and now keeps Boxall Hill with plain, housekeeping-room manners and an unshakable loyalty to her only son. She admits Louis still takes his French drinks in the morning, yet clings to Mary Thorne's hopeful words as though they were worth more than they are, and turns to Dr. Thorne as her only friend when the end comes. Her helpless love for a son she cannot save gives the Scatcherd fortune its human cost.

## In the story

### [IX: Sir Roger Scatcherd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/ix-sir-roger-scatcherd)

Anxious about her husband's health, she tries to persuade Dr. Thorne to intervene and offers him brandy, but is dismissed by Sir Roger.

### [X: Sir Roger’s Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/x-sir-roger-s-will)

Pleads with Dr. Thorne not to leave, showing deep anxiety for her husband's health and distrust of Dr. Fillgrave.

### [When Greek Meets Greek, Then Comes the Tug of War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xii-when-greek-meets-greek-then-comes-the-tug-of-war)

Anxious and flustered, she tries to appease Dr. Fillgrave with a five-pound note after her husband's refusal to see him.

### [The Two Uncles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xiii-the-two-uncles)

Mentioned as Sir Roger's wife who could host Mary, though Dr. Thorne dismisses the idea.

### [Sir Roger Is Unseated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxii-sir-roger-is-unseated)

Watches helplessly as Sir Roger's drinking worsens; considers sending for Dr. Thorne but hesitates.

### [Louis Scatcherd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxiv-louis-scatcherd)

Anxious and distressed, she relies on Dr. Thorne for the truth and is troubled by the presence of Mr. Rerechild.

### [XXV: Sir Roger Dies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxv-sir-roger-dies)

Grieves deeply for her husband, remembering their early love; left a life income of a thousand pounds a year.

### [XXVIII: The Doctor Hears Something to His Advantage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxviii-the-doctor-hears-something-to-his-advantage)

Lady Scatcherd hopes for her son's reform and encourages the match between Sir Louis and Mary, praising Louis's improved behavior.

### [Sir Louis Leaves Greshamsbury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxxvii-sir-louis-leaves-greshamsbury)

Lady Scatcherd is mentioned as the one who will now have to supervise Sir Louis at Boxall Hill.

### [The Race of Scatcherd Becomes Extinct](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xliii-the-race-of-scatcherd-becomes-extinct)

Grieves the loss of her husband and son; learns that Mary Thorne is the heiress.

## Links

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