# Emily Merivale — Manhattan Transfer character guide

> Emily Merivale in Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Emily, Aunt Emily, Milly

**First appearance:** 0000-section-i

## Who they are

James Merivale's aunt, a proper and traditional woman.

## Relationships

### [Stan Emery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/characters/stan_emery)

_romantic_

A wealthy socialite who becomes infatuated with Stan, but their relationship is undermined by his alcoholism and self-destruction.

### [Jimmy Herf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/characters/jimmy_herf)

_social_

Casual acquaintances in the same social circles, with Emily representing the wealthy world Jimmy rejects.

### [Jimmy Herf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/characters/jimmy_herf)

_social_

Casual acquaintances in the same social circles, with Emily representing the wealthy world Jimmy rejects.

### [Stan Emery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/characters/stan_emery)

_romantic_

A wealthy socialite who becomes infatuated with Stan, but their relationship is undermined by his alcoholism and self-destruction.

### [Jimmy Herf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/characters/jimmy_herf)

_social_

Casual acquaintances in the same social circles, with Emily representing the wealthy world Jimmy rejects.

### [Stan Emery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/characters/stan_emery)

_romantic_

A wealthy socialite who becomes infatuated with Stan, but their relationship is undermined by his alcoholism and self-destruction.

## In the story

### [Tracks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/chapters/iv-tracks)

Hosts the family dinner, attempts to manage the arrival of her drunken brother-in-law Joe.

### [IV: Fire Engine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/chapters/iv-fire-engine)

Ellen's dresser, who helps handle Stan's drunken state and offers practical advice.

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