Mistress Ridd

A Very Rash Visit

John's mother, who bravely goes to the Doone valley to confront the outlaws after her husband's death.

Necessary Practice

John's mother, still mourning her husband and worrying about John.

Hard It Is to Climb

Mentioned as John's mother who could spare him from farm work in summer.

Tom Deserves His Supper

Initially furious with Tom for endangering John, but later softens and invites him to stay for a hearty meal.

Master Huckaback Comes In

John's mother; presses Uncle Reuben to visit and tends to him after his ordeal.

A Motion Which Ends in a Mull

Defends her children and John against Uncle Reuben's harsh words, then tries to mediate the dispute.

John Is Bewitched

John's mother is worried about his strange behavior and half-believes the mad dog rumor, surreptitiously placing pans of water near him to test for hydrophobia.

A Royal Invitation

John's mother, who is initially alarmed by the summons but is reassured by Stickles.

A Safe Pass for King's Messenger

John's mother, who is distressed by his leaving and has pinched to send him to London.

A Great Man Attends to Business

John's mother, mentioned as keeping him financially during his stay in London.

Home Again at Last

Overjoyed to see John, holds him tight, cries, and thanks God, though she later scolds Mrs. Fry for attributing his return to the Lord.

John Has Hope of Lorna

John's mother, referenced in the context of his duty to family.

Two Negatives Make an Affirmative

Mother Ridd is initially upset by both Tom's proposal and John's news about Lorna, but gradually softens.

Ruth Is Not Like Lorna

John's mother devises plans to rescue Lorna and inadvertently offends Ruth Huckaback.

Brought Home at Last

John's mother; welcomes Lorna with tears and a blessing, and helps care for her.

Squire Faggus Makes Some Lucky Hits

John's mother; concerned about propriety and Tom's past; calls Lorna 'the young mistress' and defends her dignity.

Jeremy in Danger

Reconciles with Tom Faggus after Annie's persuasion; fetches Lorna to examine the necklace.

XLVIII: Every Man Must Defend Himself

Mother Ridd comforts Lorna after her encounter with Carver Doone.

A Visit from the Counsellor

Hosts the Counsellor; listens to his harangue and later gives her approval to the marriage.

LII: The Way to Make the Cream Rise

Mother Ridd is briefly mentioned as being impressed by the Counsellor's courtesy after his visit.

Getting Into Chancery

John's mother, worried about the implications of Lorna's parentage and the growing distance between herself and Lorna.

Lorna Knows Her Nurse

Shares concerns with John about Tom Faggus's steadiness; wants Uncle Reuben's presence at the wedding.

LX: Annie Luckier Than John

John feels neglected by her lack of sympathy during his trouble.

John Is Worsted by the Women

John's mother, who argues with Annie about the plan but later relents; John leaves without saying goodbye to avoid further conflict.

John Is John No Longer

Mentioned as worrying about John and the farm; sends provisions via packhorses.

How to Get Out of Chancery

Expresses concern about Lorna giving up her money, pragmatically suggests buying Farmer Snowe's farm, and later sits in an ancient chair watching Lorna with emotion.