# Vanny — Hudson River Bracketed character guide

> Vanny in Hudson River Bracketed by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor old Vanny

**First appearance:** 0006-iii

## Who they are

An elderly, eccentric servant at the Willows.

## Relationships

### [Vance Weston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudson_river_bracketed_se/characters/vance_weston)

_family_

Vanny is Vance's child with Laura Lou, representing his familial responsibilities and emotional anchor.

### [Vance Weston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudson_river_bracketed_se/characters/vance_weston)

_family_

Vanny is Vance's child with Laura Lou, representing his familial responsibilities and emotional anchor.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudson_river_bracketed_se/chapters/iii)

Referenced by Grandpa Scrimser when he addresses Vance as 'Vanny' during the sickroom visit.

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