# Olivia Spalding — He Knew He Was Right character guide

> Olivia Spalding in He Knew He Was Right by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Spalding, Olivia, Miss Olivia Spalding, Livy, Livy Spalding

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

## Who they are

Caroline's sister, who also travels with the family.

## In the story

### [C. G.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/xl-c-g)

Speculates about Mr. Glascock's identity; teases Caroline about a possible romance.

### [The American Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/xlvi-the-american-minister)

Advises her aunt on seating arrangements for the dinner party, favoring her sister Caroline's chances with Mr. Glascock.

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

Supports her sister Caroline and advises her to stay and wait for Mr. Glascock's intentions.

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

Discusses Miss Petrie with Mr. Glascock, inadvertently revealing her sister's close association with the poetess.

### [LXXX: “Will They Despise Him?”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxx-will-they-despise-him)

Mentioned as being with Mr. Glascock investigating an old church; Lady Rowley mistakenly thinks she is the bride.

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