# The Old Lady — Kim character guide

> The Old Lady in Kim by Rudyard Kipling.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the old lady, the Sahiba

**First appearance:** 0007-viii

## Who they are

A wealthy widow who hosts Kim and the lama at her estate.

## Relationships

### [Kim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kim_se/characters/kim)

_friendship_

The Old Lady is a wealthy and kind-hearted woman who shelters Kim and the lama, treating Kim with maternal affection.

### [Kim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kim_se/characters/kim)

_friendship_

The Old Lady is a wealthy and kind-hearted woman who shelters Kim and the lama, treating Kim with maternal affection.

### [Kim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kim_se/characters/kim)

_friendship_

The Old Lady is a wealthy and kind-hearted woman who shelters Kim and the lama, treating Kim with maternal affection.

## In the story

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

The old lady is mentioned as the priest's hostess, but does not appear directly in this chapter.

### [On the Grand Trunk Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kim_se/chapters/iv)

The imperious old lady travels in a curtained cart, freely mixing in conversation, abusing Brahmins, and cursing her servants. She insists the lama join her caravan.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kim_se/chapters/xii)

The old lady provides hospitality to Kim and the lama, cooking for them and offering blessings before they continue their journey.

### [The Woman of Shamlegh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kim_se/chapters/xiv)

The Woman of Shamlegh provides a litter and bearers, shows kindness to Kim and the lama, and is kissed by Kim in thanks.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kim_se/chapters/xv)

The Sahiba who nurses Kim back to health; discusses the lama's plans and provides hospitality.

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