# Susan Monnerie — Memoirs of a Midget character guide

> Susan Monnerie in Memoirs of a Midget by Walter de la Mare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sukie, Poor Susan

**First appearance:** 0010-vi

## Who they are

A younger relative or acquaintance of Mrs. Monnerie.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Bowater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/characters/mr_bowater)

_social_

Mr. Bowater and Susan Monnerie have a social connection, possibly as employer/employee or family acquaintance.

### [Mr. Bowater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/characters/mr_bowater)

_social_

Mr. Bowater and Susan Monnerie have a social connection, possibly as employer/employee or family acquaintance.

### [Mr. Bowater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/characters/mr_bowater)

_social_

Mr. Bowater and Susan Monnerie have a social connection, possibly as employer/employee or family acquaintance.

## In the story

### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/xxxiii)

Shocked by the revelation of Mr. Crimble's suicide; presses the narrator for details and shows a compassionate, curious nature.

### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/xxxiv)

Present at the theatre; her blush at someone in the stalls is observed by Miss M., prompting a moment of shared emotion.

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Quietly leaves during Fanny's visit, later questions the narrator about Fanny, and reveals her engagement.

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/xxxix)

Mentioned as being engaged, with Fanny deducing the engagement from a ring bulge under her glove.

### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/xl)

Questions the narrator about Fanny and a possible marriage, revealing that Fanny may have spoken about the narrator's private affairs.

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/xlii)

Her visits to her aunt are now less frequent; she and Captain Valentine break in upon the narrator and Fanny.

### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/xliv)

Susan carries the narrator to bed after the collapse and is seen crying, having lost her ring.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/xlviii)

Referred to as 'lovesick Susan' in Fanny's accusations.

### [XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/xlix)

Susan offers a sympathetic but stinging comment about the circus performer, suggesting she may have been kidnapped. Mrs. Monnerie rebukes her for interfering.

### [L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_midget_se/chapters/l)

Susan softly visits the narrator to offer comfort after the dismissal.

## Links

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