Miss Marjoribanks · Character

Mrs. Centum

A wealthy and somewhat eccentric couple who host social gatherings.

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Also known as Mr. Centum, Dear Mrs. Centum, Mr. and Mrs. Centum, Centum, poor Mr. Centum

First appearance: vii

Mrs. Centum shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A good but often out-of-temper woman, providing amusement to others.

Mrs. Centum first appears in 0006 vii.

In III: A good but often out-of-temper woman, providing amusement to others.

Later, in V: Visits with Mrs. Woodburn and sympathizes with Lucilla's lack of humor, discussing domestic troubles.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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III
A good but often out-of-temper woman, providing amusement to others.
V
Visits with Mrs. Woodburn and sympathizes with Lucilla's lack of humor, discussing domestic troubles.
XIV
Expresses disapproval of Mr. Cavendish's behavior, calling him a fool.
XXV
Brings news of General Travers's impending arrival to Carlingford to consider establishing a depot.
XXVI
Hosts General Travers and is concerned about Lucilla's treatment of him.
XLI
Bluntly comments on Mr. Cavendish's stoutness and advises him to marry and settle.

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