He Knew He Was Right · Character

Mrs. Spalding

Caroline's mother, an American lady traveling in Europe.

minor

Also known as Poor Mrs. Spalding

First appearance: The American Minister

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Hosts the dinner party, struggles with etiquette regarding rank, and invites Mr.

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In The American Minister: Hosts the dinner party, struggles with etiquette regarding rank, and invites Mr. Glascock to visit the United States. Later, in The Republican Browning: Fretful with disappointment over Mr.

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Character groups

London and minor supporting cast
Exeter social circle
Minor romantic and family ties

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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Aftermath
Closing

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The American Minister
Hosts the dinner party, struggles with etiquette regarding rank, and invites Mr. Glascock to visit the United States.
The Republican Browning
Fretful with disappointment over Mr. Glascock's delay in proposing.
LVI: Withered Grass
Attempts to promote Caroline to Mr. Glascock, but her angling is transparent and unwelcome.
Mr. Glascock's Marriage Completed
Hosts the wedding preparations; rescues Sir Marmaduke from her husband's conversation.
XCII: Trevelyan Discourses on Life
Mentions 'Lady Peterborough' (Caroline Spalding) and her pride in her niece's marriage; provides news about the Trevelyans.

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