Mrs. Chiley

Lucilla Marjoribanks

Lucilla and Mrs. Chiley are close confidantes, with Mrs. Chiley acting as a mentor and ally in Carlingford society.

Mr. Cavendish

Mr. Cavendish and Mrs. Chiley maintain a polite social acquaintance, with Mrs. Chiley wary of his intentions toward Lucilla.

Archdeacon Beverley

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

Lucilla Marjoribanks

Lucilla and Mrs. Chiley are close confidantes, with Mrs. Chiley acting as a mentor and ally in Carlingford society.

Lucilla Marjoribanks

Lucilla and Mrs. Chiley are close confidantes, with Mrs. Chiley acting as a mentor and ally in Carlingford society.

Mr. Cavendish

Mr. Cavendish and Mrs. Chiley maintain a polite social acquaintance, with Mrs. Chiley wary of his intentions toward Lucilla.

Archdeacon Beverley

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

Mr. Cavendish

Mr. Cavendish and Mrs. Chiley maintain a polite social acquaintance, with Mrs. Chiley wary of his intentions toward Lucilla.

Archdeacon Beverley

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

II

A lady of Grange Lane who tries to coax recipes from Dr. Marjoribanks and is fond of good living.

III

An old lady with no children, who dislikes bustle and prefers small dinners.

V

Visits Lucilla, tells the story of her niece Susan, and is defended by Lucilla against Mrs. Woodburn's mimicry.

VII

Invited as chaperone; discusses her wardrobe with Lucilla.

Chapter VIII

Praises Lucilla's dinner extravagantly, discusses Tom and Mr. Cavendish, and reassures Lucilla about Miss Bury.

Chapter IX

Lucilla confides in her privately about Tom's maladroitness, saying some people are born to do ridiculous things.

The First Thursday Evening

Observes the budding relationship between Lucilla and Mr. Cavendish with approval, calculating his prospects.

Chapter XII

Lucilla's confidante; expresses indignation at Barbara's behavior and offers to intervene.

Chapter XIII

Supports Lucilla, calls Mr. Cavendish 'my dear,' and begins a quiet canvass for a future M.P. in Lucilla's interests.

XIV

Offers tribute of indignation and sympathy to Lucilla after Mr. Cavendish's defection.

Chapter XV

Visits Lucilla to offer consolation and introduce the Archdeacon; acts as Lucilla's confidant and matchmaker.

Chapter XVI

Delighted to see Lucilla keeping up well and amused by the story told at dinner.

Chapter XVII

Reflects on the Archdeacon's arrival and his lack of tact in attending Lucilla's Thursday on his first night, while still regretting Mr. Cavendish's absence.

Chapter XVIII

Lucilla's partisan and champion, lectures young girls about not showing disappointment and worries about Lucilla's trust in the Archdeacon.

XIX

Deeply apologetic for interrupting Mr. Cavendish's proposal; expresses sympathy for him and later returns to check on Lucilla.

XXI

Recipient of Lucilla's note; Lucilla credits her with Providence for interrupting Mr. Cavendish's potential proposal.

XXII

Feels burdened by hosting the Archdeacon but bears it for Lucilla's sake.

Chapter XXX

Greets Mr. Cavendish warmly and encourages him to call on Lucilla, inadvertently increasing his distress.

XXXI

Shocked and dismayed by the news of the Archdeacon's marriage; expresses indignant tenderness toward Lucilla and sobs over her disappointment.

XXXII

Observes Lucilla's preoccupation and later her triumph, feeling indignation at the Archdeacon's presence and questioning Lucilla's civility.

XXXIX

Now very old and feeble, reclines on a sofa by the fire; eagerly awaits news of Mr. Cavendish's return but is disappointed by Lucilla's lack of information.

Chapter XLII

Suffering from severe rheumatism; the Doctor visits her and reports she is better but may be 'thinking about dying.'

Chapter XLIII

Recovering from illness, feels guilty and thinks the Doctor was taken by mistake.

Chapter XLV

Mentioned as having sent the Colonel with the offer of a home for Lucilla.

LI

Lucilla visits her to announce the engagement, but Mrs. Chiley is surprised.