# Mrs. Clinton — Evelina character guide

> Mrs. Clinton in Evelina by Fanny Burney.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the worthy Mrs. Clinton, the good Mrs. Clinton

**First appearance:** 0077-letter-lxxiv-lady-belmont-to-sir-john-belmont

## Who they are

A loyal servant of the Belmont household who helps reveal Evelina's identity.

## In the story

### [Letter XLIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xlix-mr-villars-to-evelina)

To be sent to town to accompany Evelina to Howard Grove.

### [Letter LVI: Mr. Villars to Evelina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lvi-mr-villars-to-evelina)

Mentioned as the bearer of the letter who will escort Evelina home.

### [Letter LVII: Evelina to Miss Mirvan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lvii-evelina-to-miss-mirvan)

Brought Mr. Villars' letter to Evelina and accompanied her on the journey to Berry Hill.

### [Letter LXI: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxi-evelina-in-continuation)

Also present at Bristol Hotwells to attend to Evelina.

### [Letter LXXIII: Mr. Villars to Evelina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxxiii-mr-villars-to-evelina)

Mentioned as the woman who attended Lady Belmont in her last illness and must accompany Evelina to town.

### [Letter LXXVIII: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxxviii-evelina-in-continuation)

Provides key information about the nurse who attended Lady Belmont, suggesting the nurse may have substituted her own child for Evelina.

## Links

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