Man and Wife
Central figure grappling with the legal and emotional fallout of her marriage.
The Villa at Hampstead
Arrives at the villa at the end of the chapter, finding her old school-friend Mrs. Vanborough senseless.
Parting of Friends
The other girl; she is to wait in England and later go to Milan for stage training.
Chapter II
Briefly appears as Blanche's companion, going into the garden with her.
III
Vanborough's wife, mentioned as the woman he married in Ireland; her marriage is declared legally null.
The March of Time
Now a young woman of twenty-two, raised by Lady Lundie and serving as governess and sister to Blanche; she promises Lady Lundie to always be a sister to Blanche.
V
The dying mother of the younger Anne Silvester; she extracts a promise from Lady Lundie to care for her child and fears her daughter will end like herself.
VIII
Now a young woman of twenty-two, she has lived safely and happily as governess and friend to Blanche under Lady Lundie's protection.
IX
Continues to be trusted and respected by Sir Thomas and the new Lady Lundie; maintains a sisterly relationship with Blanche.
The Story
Central figure in the unfolding story, whose secret marriage and subsequent struggles drive the plot.
First Scene: The Summerhouse
Present in the summerhouse, engaging in a secret meeting with Geoffrey Delamayn and discussing their private marriage plans.
The Guests
The governess, visibly disturbed and reluctant to play croquet; she secretly arranges a meeting with Geoffrey Delamayn.
III: The Discoveries
Anne is visibly anxious and distracted during Blanche's confidences; she shudders at her own reflection and is later seen by Geoffrey Delamayn at the summerhouse entrance.
The Two
Confronts Geoffrey with suppressed passion and contempt, reveals her desperation and willingness to destroy herself if he refuses to marry her.
The Plan
Devises the plan for a secret marriage in Scotland, showing determination and resourcefulness.
The Suitor
Leaves the summerhouse in distress after being worn out by her interview with Geoffrey and then confronted by Lady Lundie.
VII: The Debt
Mentioned as the governess who has left Windygates after writing a letter claiming private marriage; waiting at an inn for Geoffrey to marry her.
VIII: The Scandal
The subject of the scandal; her flight and secret marriage are being investigated by Lady Lundie and Blanche.
Second Scene: The Inn
Present at the inn, central to the unfolding drama.
IX: Anne
Arrives alone at the inn, is refused lodging by Mistress Inchbare, and later confronts Arnold Brinkworth with suspicion and distress.
X: Mr. Bishopriggs
Forced to pose as Arnold's wife under pressure from the landlady; anxious and resentful of the deception.
XI: Sir Patrick
Receives Sir Patrick's visit and messages; decides to write to Blanche to prevent conflict.
XII: Arnold
Grows increasingly distressed by their false position as man and wife; resolves to confess the truth to the landlady.
Blanche
Struggles with guilt and deception, unable to confess the truth to Blanche; decides to remain at the inn awaiting Geoffrey's letter.
XIV: Geoffrey as a Letter-Writer
The secret anxiety in Geoffrey's mind; she is waiting at a Scottish inn under the assumed name 'Mrs. Silvester'.
Geoffrey in the Marriage Market
Receives a brief letter from Geoffrey instructing her to stay where she is; remains a hidden complication in Geoffrey's plans.
Geoffrey as a Public Character
Anne is the unnamed woman Geoffrey has ruined, and she is the primary obstacle preventing him from accepting his family's marriage proposal.
Fourth Scene: Windygates
Central figure in the unfolding drama, her actions and secrets drive the plot.
XVII: Near It
Mentioned as the woman Geoffrey plans to deceive; waiting alone at the hotel.
XX: Touching It
Referenced indirectly as 'the lady' in Geoffrey's fabricated story; her fate hangs on Geoffrey's decision.
XXI: Done!
Arrives at Windygates looking years older, crushed by solitude and suspense; reveals she left Craig Fernie after a quarrel and a missing letter; seeks to confirm Geoffrey's presence.
XXII: Gone
Faints in the library, is revived by Blanche, agrees to see Sir Patrick but flees before he arrives.
Backward
Anne is discussed as the subject of the secret; she has been traced to Kirkandrew and is believed to have grounds to claim marriage.
XXVII: Outwitted
Referred to as 'The Person' by Lady Lundie; wrote a farewell letter to Blanche and has disappeared, causing distress.
Fifth Scene: Glasgow
Anne is at the center of the unfolding drama in Glasgow, facing the repercussions of her secret marriage and the betrayal by Geoffrey.
Anne Among the Lawyers
Travels to Glasgow under the alias Mrs. Graham, consults two lawyers about her marital status, and resolves to write to Geoffrey despite her illness.
Anne in the Newspapers
Suffers a stillbirth and lies dangerously ill; delirious, she calls out for 'Mr. Brinkworth,' 'Blanche,' and 'Geoffrey.'
Sixth Scene: Swanhaven Lodge
Also at Swanhaven Lodge, facing the repercussions of the secret marriage plot.
Seventh Scene: Ham Farm
Central figure in the unfolding drama, facing legal and social pressures regarding her marriage.
XXXIV: The Night Before
The missing friend; Sir Patrick reveals she was traced to Glasgow and that her secrets are known to Geoffrey Delamayn.
XXXVI: The Truth at Last
Her letter to Arnold is enclosed in Arnold's letter to Sir Patrick; she is revealed to have been ill in Glasgow and is now missing.
The Way Out
Referenced as the woman at the center of the legal dispute; her letter and whereabouts are crucial.
XXXVIII: The News from Glasgow
Has left her retreat and traveled north, presumably to confront Geoffrey Delamayn and stop his marriage to Mrs. Glenarm; her actions cause Sir Patrick to worry.
Eighth Scene: The Pantry
Anne is present in the pantry, grappling with the consequences of her secret marriage and the pressure from society.
XXXIX: Anne Wins a Victory
Confronts Bishopriggs and successfully retrieves her lost letter, demonstrating her resolve and resourcefulness.
Ninth Scene: The Music-Room
Reveals her secret marriage to Geoffrey Delamayn and his abandonment of her; seeks comfort and advice from Blanche and Sir Patrick.
Julius Makes Mischief
Confronts Mrs. Glenarm, denies being married to Arnold Brinkworth, and claims Geoffrey promised to marry her, showing a letter as proof.
Tenth Scene: The Bedroom
Alone in her bedroom, grappling with despair and the consequences of Geoffrey's betrayal.
Lady Lundie Does Her Duty
Allegedly secretly married to Arnold Brinkworth; claimed Geoffrey Delamayn at Swanhaven, shaking Mrs. Glenarm's faith.
Eleventh Scene: Sir Patrick's House
Central figure in the ongoing legal and personal conflict.
XLIV: The Letter and the Law
Horrified to learn she is legally married to Geoffrey Delamayn; recounts her visit to Fulham and her failed attempt to speak with him.
Thirteenth Scene: Fulham
Anne is deeply affected by the events, her fate intertwined with Geoffrey's and the societal expectations placed upon her.
Fourteenth Scene: Portland Place
Though not present, her legal actions and marriage are the central subject of the confrontation.
A Scotch Marriage
Courageously claims Geoffrey Delamayn as her husband under Scottish law, then submits to his command to leave with him.
Fifteenth Scene: Holchester House
The wronged woman at the center of the confrontation, though she does not appear directly in the scene.
XLVII: The Last Chance
Revealed as Geoffrey's wife; her safety and the voiding of a legacy codicil are central to the chapter's conflict.
Sixteenth Scene: The Inn
Anne is at the inn, grappling with the emotional and practical turmoil of her secret marriage scheme with Geoffrey.
XLVIII: The Place
Enters the cottage as Geoffrey's wife on the memorable evening described.
XLIX: The Night
Exhausted and faint, she is taken to Fulham, given a separate room, and warned by Hester Dethridge about Geoffrey's intentions.
The Morning
Wakes in the strange cottage, reflects on her hopeless marriage, reads her mother's prayer book, and faces Geoffrey's manipulative kindness and isolation tactics.
LI: The Proposal
Silently terrified by Geoffrey's refusal and his violent demeanor; she clings to Julius's hand for support.
LII: The Apparition
Terrified by Geoffrey's behavior and her own physical danger; reflects on her changed courage.
LIII: What Had Happened in the Hours of Darkness?
Wakes to sunlight, inquires about the night, speaks with Julius about Geoffrey's refusal to separate and the notice to quit.
LV: The Signs of the End
Receives Blanche's letter and Mr. Speedwell's warning about Geoffrey's health; is instructed by Blanche to prepare for rescue.
LVI: The Means
Briefly appears, delivering a letter from Mrs. Glenarm to Geoffrey before they leave for Holchester House.
LVII: The End
Returns to the cottage, feels reassured by events at Holchester House, agrees to Sir Patrick's plan for separation, and later awakens to find a gap in the wall and Hester's mad gaze; she screams for help and collapses in the garden.
Epilogue A Morning Call
Her story reaches a conclusion as the aftermath of her trials is addressed.
II
Revealed to be the new Lady Lundie, having married Sir Patrick.
