# Miss Wallachia Petrie — He Knew He Was Right character guide

> Miss Wallachia Petrie in He Knew He Was Right by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Petrie, Wallachia, Wallachia Petrie, poor Wallachia Petrie, the divine Wallachia

**First appearance:** 0045-xlvi-the-american-minister

## Who they are

An eccentric American feminist who travels with the Spaldings.

## In the story

### [The Republican Browning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lv-the-republican-browning)

The Republican Browning, who warns Caroline against English aristocrats and engages Mr. Glascock in a debate about Browning.

### [LVI: Withered Grass](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lvi-withered-grass)

Vehemently denounces Mr. Glascock as a 'withered grass' and embodies anti-aristocratic sentiment.

### [We Shall Be So Poor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxvi-we-shall-be-so-poor)

Miss Petrie is present at Mrs. Spalding's gathering and engages in conversation with Lady Rowley, discussing London society and Mr. Glascock.

### [The Future Lady Peterborough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxvii-the-future-lady-peterborough)

Expresses strong disapproval of Caroline's engagement to an English lord, arguing it betrays their shared ideals against rank and monarchy.

### [Mr. Glascock Is Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxxi-mr-glascock-is-master)

Advises Caroline against the marriage, warning of English social prejudices, but is ultimately defeated in the argument.

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