# Mrs. Jones — Driven Back to Eden character guide

> Mrs. Jones in Driven Back to Eden by Edward Payson Roe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Plump Mrs. Jones, plump Mrs. Jones

**First appearance:** 0009-vii-mr-jones-shows-me-the-place

## Who they are

Mr. Jones's wife, a friendly neighbor.

## In the story

### [Mr. Jones Shows Me the Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/vii-mr-jones-shows-me-the-place)

John Jones's wife; described as short, red, and round, with friendly, bustling ways; serves a fricasseed chicken dinner.

### [XIX: John Jones, Jun.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xix-john-jones-jun)

Comes over after the rescue and is praised for her son Junior's bravery.

### [A Trip to the Seashore](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxix-a-trip-to-the-seashore)

Accompanies the group, dozes on the steamer, and is persuaded to bathe despite her reluctance.

### [Thanksgiving Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xliii-thanksgiving-day)

Dined with the family, assisted with clearing up, and mentioned that the Bagleys had been provisioned by neighbors.

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