Lady Lundie

Mr. Vanborough

Lady Lundie is the sister of Mr. Vanborough, and their relationship is strained by past family conflicts.

Geoffrey Delamayn

Geoffrey and Lady Lundie are social acquaintances, with Lady Lundie disapproving of his character.

Sir Patrick Lundie

Lady Lundie is Sir Patrick's sister-in-law, and they have a contentious, often antagonistic relationship.

Sir Patrick Lundie

Lady Lundie is Sir Patrick's sister-in-law, and they have a contentious, often antagonistic relationship.

Sir Patrick Lundie

Lady Lundie is Sir Patrick's sister-in-law, and they have a contentious, often antagonistic relationship.

Mr. Vanborough

Lady Lundie is the sister of Mr. Vanborough, and their relationship is strained by past family conflicts.

Mr. Vanborough

Lady Lundie is the sister of Mr. Vanborough, and their relationship is strained by past family conflicts.

Geoffrey Delamayn

Geoffrey and Lady Lundie are social acquaintances, with Lady Lundie disapproving of his character.

Geoffrey Delamayn

Geoffrey and Lady Lundie are social acquaintances, with Lady Lundie disapproving of his character.

The March of Time

Fulfills her pledge to Anne's mother, raises Anne and Blanche, but dies at sea after a voyage for her health.

V

The faithful friend who nurses Mrs. Silvester in her final illness and vows to raise Anne Silvester as her own child.

VIII

Failing in health, she reluctantly leaves for India with Sir Thomas, but privately confides her fear that she will not return and asks Anne to be a sister to Blanche.

IX

Dies on the voyage and is buried at sea, fulfilling her forebodings.

The Guests

The hostess, who insists Anne play and chooses Sir Patrick for her side to ingratiate herself.

The Plan

Mentioned as the hostess who has invited Geoffrey to stay; her voice is heard approaching at the end.

The Suitor

Confronts Anne about her illness and behavior, expressing suspicion and hostility; tries to enlist Sir Patrick's support against the governess.

VIII: The Scandal

Vindictively interrogates servants about Anne's departure, determined to expose her secrets in the name of duty.

XI: Sir Patrick

Sends a message severing intercourse with Anne and declining to act as reference.

Fourth Scene: Windygates

Oversees the household at Windygates, reacting to the scandal.

Nearer Still

Briefly appears, inviting Blanche to help with dinner invitations; remains hostile to Anne.

Close on It

Sends Blanche to Sir Patrick with the dinner guest list.

XXI: Done!

Dismisses Hester Dethridge's complaints as insolence; insists she must work or leave service.

XXII: Gone

Presides at luncheon, offers Sir Patrick her cake, and is unaware of the events in the library.

Traced

Irritated by the guests' lack of interest in her planned antiquarian excursion; makes sarcastic remarks but eventually organizes the outing.

Dropped

Blanche's stepmother, whose consent must be sought for the marriage; Sir Patrick anticipates difficulty with her.

XXVII: Outwitted

Found immersed in domestic duties; initially resistant to discussing Blanche or Anne, but is outwitted by Sir Patrick into consenting to the early marriage.

XXVIII: Stifled

In oppressively good spirits at dinner, praising the Delamayns and their upcoming garden-party.

XXXI: Seeds of the Future (First Sowing)

Lady Lundie accompanies the party to Swanhaven Lodge. She discusses the wedding arrangements with Mrs. Delamayn, expressing frustration at Blanche's demands but feeling duty-bound to attend.

Seeds of the Future (Second Sowing)

Persistently questions Mrs. Delamayn about Geoffrey and Mrs. Glenarm's absence, hinting at a marriage, and displays heavy playfulness.

XXXIV: The Night Before

Present at Ham Farm, she insists on propriety (e.g., Arnold sleeping at the inn) and mentions the rumor that Geoffrey Delamayn is to marry Mrs. Glenarm.

XXXVI: The Truth at Last

Intercepts Anne's letter to Arnold at Windygates and urges Sir Patrick to open it, citing moral concern for Arnold.

Lady Lundie Does Her Duty

Feigns illness and receives Mrs. Glenarm; learns of Anne Silvester's alleged secret marriage to Arnold Brinkworth and resolves to uncover the truth.

XLII: The Smoking-Room Window

Lady Lundie orchestrates the revelation, calmly and methodically forcing Blanche to face the truth. She uses the smoking-room window as a stage to expose Arnold's secret.

XLIII: The Explosion

Reveals the secret to Blanche and takes her under protection in London, writing a defiant letter to Sir Patrick.

I

Visits Holchester House, inquires about the family, and reports on her visit to Hester Dethridge at the asylum.

II

Visits Holchester House, learns of Sir Patrick's marriage to Anne Silvester, and is shocked by her social displacement.