Julius Delamayn

Anne Silvester

Julius, Geoffrey's brother, is kind and sympathetic to Anne, offering her genuine support.

Geoffrey Delamayn

Geoffrey and Julius are brothers, but Geoffrey treats Julius with contempt and rivalry.

Geoffrey Delamayn

Geoffrey and Julius are brothers, but Geoffrey treats Julius with contempt and rivalry.

Anne Silvester

Julius, Geoffrey's brother, is kind and sympathetic to Anne, offering her genuine support.

Anne Silvester

Julius, Geoffrey's brother, is kind and sympathetic to Anne, offering her genuine support.

Geoffrey Delamayn

Geoffrey and Julius are brothers, but Geoffrey treats Julius with contempt and rivalry.

The Villa at Hampstead

The lawyer present who declares the marriage certificate 'waste paper,' confirming Mr. Vanborough's legal denial.

Chapter II

Arrives at the end of the chapter as the lawyer Vanborough has summoned; Mr. Kendrew expresses a dislike for him.

Chapter IV

Mr. Vanborough's lawyer; declares the marriage certificate to be 'waste paper' and states that Vanborough is not legally married.

Chapter VII

Mentioned as one of the sons of Mr. Delamayn, at college when their father rises to prominence.

XIV: Geoffrey as a Letter-Writer

Arrives from Scotland; tries to persuade Geoffrey to stay and see their mother; is left unnoticed by the servants.

Geoffrey in the Marriage Market

Visits his father Lord Holchester at his bedside; conveys Geoffrey's situation and secures a conditional chance for reconciliation.

Geoffrey as a Public Character

Julius, Geoffrey's elder brother, delivers the family's proposal for Geoffrey to marry Mrs. Glenarm. He is cultured and disciplined, in contrast to Geoffrey, and acts as the family's emissary.

XVII: Near It

Writes to Geoffrey about Mrs. Glenarm's visit, forcing Geoffrey to act.

XX: Touching It

Mentioned as the brother who sent a letter inviting Geoffrey to help receive Mrs. Glenarm.

XXVIII: Stifled

Visits Windygates with his wife to leave invitations for a garden-party, and gives an amusing account of Geoffrey's athletic preparations.

XXXI: Seeds of the Future (First Sowing)

Julius Delamayn hosts the garden party at Swanhaven Lodge. He leads guests to see the swans on the lake and is the author of a history of the house.

Seeds of the Future (Third Sowing)

Mentioned as preparing an address but secretly playing violin.

Julius Makes Mischief

Hosts the confrontation at Swanhaven Lodge; tries to mediate between Anne and Mrs. Glenarm, and later attempts to soothe Mrs. Glenarm with music.

Fourteenth Scene: Portland Place

Geoffrey's brother, who attempts to reason with him and urges him to acknowledge Anne.

Fifteenth Scene: Holchester House

Now Lord Holchester, he confronts his brother Geoffrey about his dishonorable conduct toward Anne Silvester.

LI: The Proposal

Now Lord Holchester; offers Geoffrey the inheritance in exchange for a separation, and shows kindness to Anne.

LII: The Apparition

Concerned about Geoffrey's health, fetches the doctor, and coordinates with Anne.

LIII: What Had Happened in the Hours of Darkness?

Informs Anne of Geoffrey's continued refusal of a separation and of Hester Dethridge's notice to quit; suggests consulting Mr. Speedwell for medical advice.

I

Lord Holchester, caught by Lady Lundie's visit, politely receives her while anxious about other guests.

II

Present with his wife, uneasy about Lady Lundie's prolonged visit, and offers to escort her to another room.