Mrs. Groarty

II: The Lease

Hosts the lease meeting; leads Bunny to the kitchen for water, warming to him as the son of J. Arnold Ross.

II

Hosts the lease meeting at her bungalow, dressed in a new yellow satin evening gown and displaying 'The Ladies' Guide' as a symbol of her aspirations.

III

A medium-lot owner who sarcastically points out that the new rule benefits corner lots and alley lots at the expense of others.

VI

Challenges the Black family's concession, questioning the royalty on a ninety-five foot lot.

VII

Hosts the meeting; Bunny distracts her with polite conversation to unlock the back door.

VIII

Aunt Allie, the wealthy relative Paul visits for food; described as wearing a shiny yellow satin robe.

III: The Drilling

A neighbor ruined by the Bonanza Syndicate collapse; Bunny visits her and sees her faded gentility.

III

Moved by Bunny's delicacy, shares a letter from Paul, tells the story of the Watkins family, and discusses oil lease offers.

VII

Invests her bonus money in the failed Bonanza Syndicate, loses everything, and seeks Bunny's help to understand the scam.

II

Informs Bunny about the Watkins family's dire situation and shows him their picture.

V

Eunice's mother; she urges Bunny not to be 'hard-hearted' during Eunice's tantrums.

IX

Mentioned as Mrs. Hoyt, who gives away her clothing to the Salvation Army and buys expensive outfits.

V

Paul's aunt, recalled glaring at Mr. Hank and clenching her fists during the lease wrangle.

XXI: The Honeymoon

Bunny and Rachel visit her bungalow, where she shows them legal papers about her lot and discusses her troubles.

IV

Paul's aunt; Bunny and Rachel visit her bungalow, where she shows them the legal papers from the lease disputes.