# May Fisher — Greene Ferne Farm character guide

> May Fisher in Greene Ferne Farm by Richard Jefferies.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** May, Fisher, Peggy, Peggy Moulding, Molly, old Fisher

**First appearance:** 0002-ii-the-sweet-new-grass-with-flowers

## Who they are

A village girl whose easy welcome at the Estcourts sets tongues wagging, May Fisher is the quiet counterpoint to Margaret's queenly walk.

## Relationships

### [Margaret Estcourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/margaret_estcourt)

_friendship_

Margaret and May are close friends, likely sharing confidences and social activities.

### [Geoffrey Newton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/geoffrey_newton)

_friendship_

Geoffrey and May share a friendly connection, possibly as part of a larger social group.

### [Margaret Estcourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/margaret_estcourt)

_friendship_

Margaret and May are close friends, likely sharing confidences and social activities.

### [Margaret Estcourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/margaret_estcourt)

_friendship_

Margaret and May are close friends, likely sharing confidences and social activities.

## In the story

### [Greene Ferne Farm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/greene-ferne-farm)

May Fisher is a member of the Fisher household, involved in the domestic and farm work.

### [Up to Church](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/i-up-to-church)

Mentioned as being frequently at the Estcourts' and as a pretty girl, though not as striking as Margaret Estcourt.

### [III: The Nether Millstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/iii-the-nether-millstone)

Andrew's granddaughter, a gentle creature who dreads her grandfather but tries to love him; Felix seeks her hand.

### [A-Nutting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/viii-a-nutting)

Laughs at thistledown; smooths over Geoffrey's annoyance about the willow crook; Margaret seeks her after fleeing.

### [IX: Gleaning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/ix-gleaning)

Mentioned as absent from Warren House; Felix remembers her from love.

### [XI: A Feast—Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/xi-a-feast-conclusion)

Faints at Geoffrey's arrival; marries Felix after her year of mourning.

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