# Mrs. Milvain — Night and Day character guide

> Mrs. Milvain in Night and Day by Virginia Woolf.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A friend of the Hilberys who hosts social gatherings.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/night_and_day_se/chapters/viii)

Writes a letter to Katharine about Cyril Alardyce's scandal, urging that he marry the woman.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/night_and_day_se/chapters/ix)

Arrives to discuss Cyril's situation; she has investigated and confirms he has children out of wedlock.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/night_and_day_se/chapters/xxix)

Arrives at the Hilbery home via the kitchen, having discovered the truth about the changed relationships.

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