Dora Milvain

Jasper Milvain

Dora is Jasper's younger sister, who admires him but also feels the weight of his manipulative influence on the family.

Marian Yule

Dora and Marian share a genuine, sympathetic friendship, bonding over their difficult family situations and literary interests.

Mrs. Whelpdale

Dora and Mrs. Whelpdale have a polite social acquaintance, often meeting in the context of literary circles and family visits.

Maud Milvain

Dora and Maud are sisters who support each other, though they often find themselves caught in Jasper's schemes.

Jasper Milvain

Dora is Jasper's younger sister, who admires him but also feels the weight of his manipulative influence on the family.

Jasper Milvain

Dora is Jasper's younger sister, who admires him but also feels the weight of his manipulative influence on the family.

Marian Yule

Dora and Marian share a genuine, sympathetic friendship, bonding over their difficult family situations and literary interests.

Mrs. Whelpdale

Dora and Mrs. Whelpdale have a polite social acquaintance, often meeting in the context of literary circles and family visits.

Maud Milvain

Dora and Maud are sisters who support each other, though they often find themselves caught in Jasper's schemes.

Marian Yule

Dora and Marian share a genuine, sympathetic friendship, bonding over their difficult family situations and literary interests.

Maud Milvain

Dora and Maud are sisters who support each other, though they often find themselves caught in Jasper's schemes.

Mrs. Whelpdale

Dora and Mrs. Whelpdale have a polite social acquaintance, often meeting in the context of literary circles and family visits.

A Man of His Day

Listens to Jasper's arguments and laughs at his predictions about Reardon.

Holiday

Dora is one of Jasper's sisters, reserved and proud. She wishes Marian lived nearby and hopes to correspond with her.

Marian's Home

Writes a letter to Marian about the sisters' literary project and mentions Jasper.

To the Winning Side

Corresponds with Marian, announces Mrs. Milvain's death and the publication of their book.

A Warning

Corresponds with Marian and visits with Maud; their friendship is strained by Yule's prejudice.

Recruits

Reassures Marian that their friendship is unchanged despite the quarrel between Jasper and Alfred Yule.

XX: The End of Waiting

Visits Jasper alone, discusses Maud's outing with the Lanes, and meets Whelpdale.

Mr. Yule Leaves Town

Marian writes to her about the events, but refrains from visiting.

XXII: The Legatees

Listens to Marian's news and later informs Jasper about the inheritances. She is critical of Jasper's treatment of Marian and feels it is her duty to reveal his true intentions.

XXIV: Jasper’s Magnanimity

Helps Jasper by leaving the house to allow his private conversation with Marian.

Interim

Supports Jasper's marriage and enjoys Whelpdale's company; asks about peanuts during his story.

XXIX: Catastrophe

Mentioned as a potential source of financial support for Marian.

XXX: Waiting on Destiny

Shows concern about the financial situation and the possibility of moving back to poorer lodgings.

XXXIII: The Sunny Way

Reading 'Mr. Bailey, Grocer'; defends Reardon's wife's conduct; argues with Jasper about Amy.

A Check

Serves as bridesmaid at Maud's wedding, accompanies Jasper on holiday to Sark, and receives a letter from Whelpdale.

Fever and Rest

Whelpdale mentions he has proposed to her and received an encouraging answer.

XXXVI: Jasper's Delicate Case

Jasper informs her of Biffen's suicide; she thinks of Whelpdale's visit.

XXXVII: Rewards

Marries Whelpdale despite Jasper's objections; initially refuses to meet Amy but later compromises.