# Mrs. Centum — Miss Marjoribanks character guide

> Mrs. Centum in Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0006-vii

## Who they are

A wealthy and somewhat eccentric couple who host social gatherings.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/iii)

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

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/v)

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

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xiv)

Expresses disapproval of Mr. Cavendish's behavior, calling him a fool.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxv)

Brings news of General Travers's impending arrival to Carlingford to consider establishing a depot.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xxvi)

Hosts General Travers and is concerned about Lucilla's treatment of him.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/xli)

Bluntly comments on Mr. Cavendish's stoutness and advises him to marry and settle.

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