# Nancy — Miss Marjoribanks character guide

> Nancy in Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the redoubtable Nancy

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

The Marjoribanks' formidable and loyal housekeeper.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

Nancy is Lucilla's loyal maid, who assists her with household and social preparations.

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

_professional_

Nancy is Lucilla's loyal maid, who assists her with household and social preparations.

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

_professional_

Nancy is Lucilla's loyal maid, who assists her with household and social preparations.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/i)

Mrs. Marjoribanks's maid, who laments the loss of her mistress and her own lost occupation.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/ii)

The redoubtable cook in Dr. Marjoribanks's household, known for her skill and independence; rumored to have clashed with Lucilla.

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

The cook-housekeeper who has established Lucilla in her childhood room, representing the existing domestic order.

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

Expresses indignation on Lucilla's behalf, criticizing Barbara Lake.

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

Mentioned as a potential loyal servant who might stay with Lucilla in her new reduced household.

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

The devoted cook who enthusiastically supports Lucilla's plan to stay, despite the reduced income.

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

Mentioned as the cook whose extravagance is discussed by Mrs. Centum.

### [Chapter the Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/chapters/chapter-the-last)

Lucilla inspects the kitchen for her information, indicating Nancy will be part of the new household.

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