Love Among the Chickens · Character

Mrs. Stanley Ukridge

Ukridge's young wife, wide-eyed as an astonished kitten, who nurses Edwin the cat and sews while her husband's schemes rattle the teacups.

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Ukridge, the smiling Mrs. Ukridge

First appearance: Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Ukridge

As a supporting figure in Love Among the Chickens, Mrs. Stanley Ukridge is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Ukridge's wife, who endures his schemes with a smile.

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Mrs. Ukridge presides over the farmhouse with a childlike calm that survives arriving fowls, mounting bills, and her husband's grand pronouncements. She is the only person on the premises who can disagree with Ukridge, and she does so chiefly over Edwin, her lawless pet. Her quiet loyalty makes the farm's slow unraveling feel like a domestic tragedy rather than a mere farce.

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Love Among the Chickens
Ukridge's wife, who endures his schemes with a smile.
Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Ukridge
Ukridge's quiet, supportive wife, who has been writing letters to obtain hens and studying poultry-keeping.
Waterloo Station, Some Fellow-Travellers, and a Girl with Brown Hair
Ukridge's wife; travels in a separate carriage to avoid smoke.
The Arrival
Calm and supportive; lights the fire and makes tea while the men handle the dog and Beale.
Buckling To
Assists by standing at the door during the roundup; described as childlike and smiling.
A Little Dinner at Ukridge's
Hostess, distressed about Edwin the cat and tries to maintain hospitality.
IX: Dies Irae
Mentioned briefly as nursing Edwin in the evenings while Ukridge smokes.
XII: Some Emotions and Yellow Lupin
Mentioned as silently enduring the chicken diet and as Edwin's owner.
XIV: A Council of War
Supportively agrees with Ukridge and writes apologetic letters to creditors.
XV: The Arrival of Nemesis
Upset by a letter from Aunt Elizabeth; leaves the room in tears.
After the Storm
Returns with Ukridge; explores the damaged house and expresses dismay at the looting.

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