# Mrs. Mortimer — Miss Marjoribanks character guide

> Mrs. Mortimer in Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Mrs. Mortimer, poor Mrs. Mortimer, Mortimer, dear Mrs. Mortimer

**First appearance:** 0003-iv

## Who they are

A widow and friend of the Marjoribanks family, often involved in local social affairs.

## In the story

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

A widow in deep mourning, introduced by Mr. Bury as a companion during his visit to Lucilla.

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

Lucilla has taken up her cause after the Rector's failed scheme, and her prospects are brightening under Lucilla's patronage.

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

Sees the Archdeacon approaching and is visibly shaken, dropping her books and turning pale.

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

Agitated and trembling after the Archdeacon's appearance, she writes a note to Lucilla begging for advice and confesses her lingering feelings for 'poor Edward'.

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

Discussed as the object of the Archdeacon's disapproval; Lucilla sends her a reassuring note.

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

Visits Lucilla, anxious about the Archdeacon; feels ashamed when Lucilla sees through her preoccupation; is soothed by Lucilla.

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

Sits listlessly at her window, longing for a life outside; is invited by Lucilla to the Thursday evening gathering, though she protests she is not fit for society.

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

Half fainting and timid, she is caught in the confrontation and later attempts to offer herself to the Archdeacon, but is ignored.

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

Mrs. Mortimer, now married to the Archdeacon, advises Lucilla on how to attract a husband, but Lucilla dismisses the idea.

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