# Lady Frensham — Mr. Britling Sees It Through character guide

> Lady Frensham in Mr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Philbert, Raeburn, Mr. Raeburn

**First appearance:** 0002-1

## Who they are

A local aristocrat and political figure, part of the social backdrop.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Britling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_britling)

_social_

Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. Britling, engaging in polite country society interactions.

### [Mr. Direck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_direck)

_social_

Lady Frensham is a local aristocrat who socializes with Mr. Direck during his stay in the English countryside.

### [Mr. Britling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_britling)

_social_

Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. Britling, engaging in polite country society interactions.

### [Mr. Britling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_britling)

_social_

Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. Britling, engaging in polite country society interactions.

### [Mr. Direck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_direck)

_social_

Lady Frensham is a local aristocrat who socializes with Mr. Direck during his stay in the English countryside.

## In the story

### [§ 3](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/3)

Mentioned as possibly attending, with a strong interest in the Irish Question.

### [§ 4](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/4)

Arrives from London and dominates the conversation with her vehement opposition to Home Rule, citing Sir Edward Carson and threatening civil war.

### [§ 6](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/6)

Her cosmogony, along with Mr. Britling's, is destined to be shattered by the event.

### [§ 4](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/4)

Plays hockey with notably long flannel trousers that keep coming down; a source of concern for Mr. Direck.

### [§ 5](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/5)

Referred to as Mr. Raeburn, tells untruthful reminiscences of the afternoon.

### [§ 6](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/6)

Imagined by Mr. Britling as a symbol of garrulous, malicious patriotism who might capitulate to the Germans.

### [§ 3](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/3)

Mentioned among Mr. Britling's thoughts as he lies awake.

### [§ 1](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/1)

Mentioned in Mr. Britling's thoughts about the governing class.

### [§ 2](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/2)

Mentioned indirectly as a possible acquaintance of the old lady arguing with a police officer about the blackout.

### [IV: In the Web of the Ineffective](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/iv-in-the-web-of-the-ineffective)

Dominates the gathering at Claverings with arrogant, divisive rhetoric; attacks shirkers, Labour, and the Cabinet, including calling Lord Haldane a traitor.

### [IV: In the Web of the Ineffective](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/iv-in-the-web-of-the-ineffective)

Present at Claverings, described as despondent and tired-looking.

### [§ 15](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/15)

Dominates the gathering with aggressive, accusatory patriotism, attacking shirkers, labor, and the Cabinet, and praising Sir Edward Carson and Lloyd George.

### [§ 15](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/15)

Present at Claverings, despondent and tired-looking; later discusses the war's mismanagement and the lack of competent leadership with Mr. Britling.

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