Pet Meagles

Fellow Travellers

Present at the dinner, she shrinks childishly at Miss Wade's ominous words.

Nobody's Weakness

Appears at the doorway as Arthur admires her portrait; her beauty and charm are central to Arthur's internal conflict.

Nobody's Rival

Shows affection for Gowan and the dog, but also tenderly tries to comfort her father.

Nobody's State of Mind

Mentioned as the object of Gowan's addresses and Clennam's suppressed affection; described as young and trusting.

Five-and-Twenty

Mentioned as being upset over her feelings for Henry Gowan, which contributed to the household tension that triggered Tattycoram's outburst.

Nobody's Disappearance

Now married as Minnie Gowan, she has an emotional conversation with Arthur, asking him to comfort her father after her departure, and expresses her love for her family.

Mrs. Merdle's Complaint

Presented to Mrs. Gowan as her future daughter-in-law; Mrs. Gowan feigns bewilderment at her son's attachment.

A Shoal of Barnacles

The bride, who is married to Henry Gowan at the Barnacle-filled wedding.

A Letter from Little Dorrit

Now Mrs. Gowan, she is described as beautiful and happy, though Little Dorrit worries about her marriage.

Mostly, Prunes and Prism

Now Mrs. Gowan, she is treated politely but distantly by the Dorrits due to the Prunes and Prism code; shares a sympathetic understanding with Little Dorrit, including a mutual aversion to Blandois.

The Dowager Mrs. Gowan Is Reminded That "It Never Does"

Mentioned as Henry Gowan's wife; her happiness is reported in letters, but her father remains clouded by her absence.

A Letter from Little Dorrit

Now Minnie Gowan, she is described as living very much alone in a bare lodging in Rome, with a solitary dinner and little company.

Introduces the Next

Mentioned as Henry Gowan's wife, whom Miss Wade hates.