Favorite

In the Year 1817

One of the four mistresses, Favorite is the most experienced and worldly, often leading the group's conversations.

In the Year 1817

The worldly and witty mistress of Tholomyès, who orchestrates the group's amusements and comments on their relationships.

A Double Quartette

One of the four mistresses, named for having been in England; she is more experienced and worldly, with a complicated family background.

A Double Quartette

One of the four mistresses, named for having been in England. She is more experienced and worldly, with a complicated family history.

Four and Four

The oldest of the young women, she presides over the merrymaking with a spirited, faun-like energy and writes the invitation for the outing.

Four and Four

The oldest of the women at twenty-three, she is Blachevelle's friend and leads the merrymaking with a faun-like spirit. She wrote the letter to Tholomyès that prompted the outing.

Tholomyès Is So Merry That He Sings a Spanish Ditty

Comments on Fantine's demeanor and repeatedly asks for the surprise.

Tholomyès Is So Merry That He Sings a Spanish Ditty

Acrimonious toward Fantine's reserve, repeatedly demands the surprise.

A Chapter in Which They Adore Each Other

Favorite declares her love for Blachevelle but later confides to Dahlia that she actually detests him and is infatuated with a poor actor neighbor.

VI: A Chapter in Which They Adore Each Other

Professes adoration for Blachevelle but later confides to Dahlia that she detests him and is infatuated with a poor actor neighbor.

VII: The Wisdom of Tholomyès

Listens attentively to Tholomyès and is addressed by him with flattery and mock-poetic praise.

VII: The Wisdom of Tholomyès

Listens attentively to Tholomyès and comments on his name; is mistakenly embraced by him.

VIII: The Death of a Horse

Engages in the banter, prefers Bombarda's luxury, and eagerly anticipates the surprise.

The Death of a Horse

Engages in the debate about restaurants and eagerly anticipates the surprise.

IX: A Merry End to Mirth

Dismisses the abandonment as a 'pretty farce' and shows a cynical, worldly attitude.

IX: A Merry End to Mirth

Favorite is the first to break the silence after reading the letter, calling it a 'pretty farce'; she shows a cynical, worldly attitude.