Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character

Lady Homartyn

A social acquaintance, part of the upper-class circle.

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First appearance: 1

Lady Homartyn shows up with force in § 3. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hosts the weekend gathering, welcomes Mr.

Lady Homartyn first appears in 0002 1.

In § 3: Hosts the weekend gathering, welcomes Mr. Britling and Mr. Direck, and introduces them to the other guests.

Later, in § 4: Attempts to defuse the tension by offering tea and suggesting tennis, acting as a calming presence.

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§ 3
Hosts the weekend gathering, welcomes Mr. Britling and Mr. Direck, and introduces them to the other guests.
§ 4
Attempts to defuse the tension by offering tea and suggesting tennis, acting as a calming presence.
§ 11
Hosts the gardens at Claverings Park, where the sixpence entry fee is doubled for the coal club.
§ 12
Hiding in the Dutch garden after giving away flower-show prizes; participates in the discussion about Germany's preparations.
§ 8
Supervises the distribution of refugees at the Tithe barn.
§ 11
Hurries to a wounded orphan nephew near Ypres, then returns indignant about headquarters billeting elsewhere.
IV: In the Web of the Ineffective
Hosts the gathering at Claverings; is in mourning for her two nephews killed in the war.
§ 15
Hosts the gathering, is in mourning for her two nephews, and rescues Mr. Britling from Lady Frensham's tirade.

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