# Archdeacon Beverley — Miss Marjoribanks character guide

> Archdeacon Beverley in Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Archdeacon, Mr. Archdeacon Beverley, Mr. Beverley, Archdeacon, The Archdeacon, Dear Mr. Beverley

**First appearance:** 0008-ix

## Who they are

A high-ranking churchman and influential figure in Carlingford society.

## Relationships

### [Lucilla Marjoribanks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/lucilla_marjoribanks)

_social_

Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a prominent figure in local society.

### [Mrs. Chiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mrs_chiley)

_social_

Archdeacon Beverley and Mrs. Chiley are respected members of Carlingford society who interact cordially.

### [Mr. Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_cavendish)

_social_

Archdeacon Beverley and Mr. Cavendish have a polite but distant social relationship, with the Archdeacon disapproving of Cavendish's character.

### [Lucilla Marjoribanks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/lucilla_marjoribanks)

_social_

Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a prominent figure in local society.

### [Lucilla Marjoribanks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/lucilla_marjoribanks)

_social_

Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a prominent figure in local society.

### [Mrs. Chiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mrs_chiley)

_social_

Archdeacon Beverley and Mrs. Chiley are respected members of Carlingford society who interact cordially.

### [Mrs. Chiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mrs_chiley)

_social_

Archdeacon Beverley and Mrs. Chiley are respected members of Carlingford society who interact cordially.

### [Mr. Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_cavendish)

_social_

Archdeacon Beverley and Mr. Cavendish have a polite but distant social relationship, with the Archdeacon disapproving of Cavendish's character.

### [Mr. Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_cavendish)

_social_

Archdeacon Beverley and Mr. Cavendish have a polite but distant social relationship, with the Archdeacon disapproving of Cavendish's character.

## In the story

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xvi)

Arrives unexpectedly a day early and pays homage to Lucilla, becoming a new focus of attention.

### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xvii)

Arrives in Carlingford and attends Lucilla's Thursday gathering, causing some social friction due to his timing and progressive views.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xix)

Mentioned as a recent visitor and rival for Lucilla's attention; his name causes a reaction in Mr. Cavendish.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxii)

Accompanies Lucilla to the school, where he is shocked to encounter Mrs. Mortimer, revealing a prior connection.

### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxiii)

His appearance causes Mr. Cavendish to flee and Mrs. Mortimer to faint; Lucilla sees him as a potential match for the widow.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxiv)

Confronts Lucilla about Mrs. Mortimer's alleged folly, becomes agitated by her insinuations, and reveals his deep opposition to the marriage.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxix)

Feared by Mr. Cavendish as a potential source of public humiliation at Lucilla's event.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxxi)

Mentioned as about to marry Mrs. Mortimer; Lucilla fears he might draw back again when he sees her among fresh faces.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxxii)

Enters sullenly, watches Lucilla's progress with jealous rage, and reacts with horror upon seeing Mr. Cavendish at the table, exclaiming 'Good God!'

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

In a Berserker rage, he confronts Mr. Cavendish and Mrs. Mortimer, but is restrained by social conventions and Lucilla's presence.

### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Married Mrs. Mortimer instead of proposing to Lucilla.

### [Chapter XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xlv)

Adds a postscript to his wife's letter, offering Lucilla a home at the Deanery.

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