# Lady Madingley — Ghost Stories character guide

> Lady Madingley in Ghost Stories by E. F. Benson.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-the-room-in-the-tower

## Who they are

A noblewoman who appears in a ghost story.

## In the story

### [The Cat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ghost_stories_se/chapters/the-cat)

The woman who broke off her engagement with Dick, causing his depression; her memory is triggered by the cat's eyes.

### [In the Tube](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ghost_stories_se/chapters/in-the-tube)

Mentioned as Lady Payle; Sir Henry's estranged wife whom he assaulted and threatened.

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