Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character

Mrs. Faber

A local resident, possibly a neighbor.

minor

Also known as Faber

First appearance: § 1

Mrs. Faber shows up with force in I: Onlookers. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A neighbor who stops by to announce she has been panic buying provisions due to the war.

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I: Onlookers
A neighbor who stops by to announce she has been panic buying provisions due to the war.
§ 1
Arrives in her red automobile and signals to the Britlings at the gate.
§ 2
Arrives in a fluster, having panic-bought food and supplies, urging the Britlings to prepare for war.
§ 3
Mentioned as an example of the excitable people contributing to the food panic.
§ 4
Reported to Mr. Britling that Hickson is suspicious of cheques.
§ 5
Mentioned as a symbol of the multitudes hoarding provisions, contributing to the panic.

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