# Mrs. Orme — Orley Farm character guide > Mrs. Orme in Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** major **Also known as:** dear Mrs. Orme, young Orme, This Mrs. Orme, Poor Mrs. Orme, Mrs. Orme⁠—intent **First appearance:** 0002-iii-the-cleeve ## Snapshot Sir Peregrine Orme's gentle widowed daughter-in-law, Lady Mason's most loyal friend, whose quiet devotion costs her dearly as the scandal unfolds. ## Who they are Mrs. Orme loves Lady Mason with a loyalty that survives every revelation, standing by her through the trial when others fall away. She is the steady heart of The Cleeve, tending to Sir Peregrine as the ordeal visibly ages him, and riding back from Orley Farm in silence when words fail. Her kindness gives the novel its moral center, and her grief at parting from Lady Mason measures what the scandal has truly destroyed. ## Relationships ### [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason) _friendship_ Mrs. Orme is Lady Mason's closest confidante and moral supporter during the trial, offering unwavering kindness and loyalty. ### [Lucius Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lucius_mason) _social_ Lucius Mason interacts with Mrs. Orme as a family acquaintance, but he resents her close friendship with his mother. ### [Sir Peregrine Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sir_peregrine_orme) _family_ Mrs. Orme is Sir Peregrine Orme's daughter-in-law, and they share a deep, affectionate bond built on mutual respect and care. ### [Felix Graham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/felix_graham) _friendship_ Felix Graham and Mrs. Orme share a warm friendship, united by their concern for Lady Mason's well-being. ### [Mother Smiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mother_smiley) _social_ Mother Smiley and Mrs. Orme are acquaintances who interact primarily through their connections to Lucius Mason and Lady Mason. ### [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason) _friendship_ Mrs. Orme is Lady Mason's closest confidante and moral supporter during the trial, offering unwavering kindness and loyalty. ### [Lucius Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lucius_mason) _social_ Lucius Mason interacts with Mrs. Orme as a family acquaintance, but he resents her close friendship with his mother. ### [Sir Peregrine Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sir_peregrine_orme) _family_ Mrs. Orme is Sir Peregrine Orme's daughter-in-law, and they share a deep, affectionate bond built on mutual respect and care. ### [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason) _friendship_ Mrs. Orme is Lady Mason's closest confidante and moral supporter during the trial, offering unwavering kindness and loyalty. ### [Mother Smiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mother_smiley) _social_ Mother Smiley and Mrs. Orme are acquaintances who interact primarily through their connections to Lucius Mason and Lady Mason. ### [Felix Graham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/felix_graham) _friendship_ Felix Graham and Mrs. Orme share a warm friendship, united by their concern for Lady Mason's well-being. ### [Felix Graham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/felix_graham) _friendship_ Felix Graham and Mrs. Orme share a warm friendship, united by their concern for Lady Mason's well-being. ## In the story ### [Lady Mason and Her Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/ii-lady-mason-and-her-son) Sir Peregrine's widowed daughter-in-law, who fostered an intimacy with Lady Mason after Sir Joseph's death. ### [The Cleeve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iii-the-cleeve) The widowed daughter-in-law of Sir Peregrine, who has lived at The Cleeve for twenty years since her husband's death; she is gentle, beloved, and holds great influence over Sir Peregrine. ### [The Perils of Youth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iv-the-perils-of-youth) Mentioned as riding with Sir Peregrine and Peregrine, and as having forgiven her son after his escapade. ### [X: Mr., Mrs., and Miss Furnival](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/x-mr-mrs-and-miss-furnival) Quoted as having expressed doubt about Sophia's sincerity: 'I don't feel quite sure that she is real.' ### [Dinner at the Cleeve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xiv-dinner-at-the-cleeve) Desires friendship with Lady Mason; speaks of loneliness and hopes for Peregrine's early marriage. ### [A Morning Call at Mount Pleasant Villa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xv-a-morning-call-at-mount-pleasant-villa) Hosts Lady Mason at The Cleeve; shows kindness and concern. ### [Mr. Furnival Again at His Chambers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxv-mr-furnival-again-at-his-chambers) Comforts Lady Mason at The Cleeve, sharing a tender moment with her. ### [XXVI: Why Should I Not?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxvi-why-should-i-not) Comforts Lady Mason before she goes to meet Mr. Furnival and Sir Peregrine. ### [Love Was Still the Lord of All](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxv-love-was-still-the-lord-of-all) Supports Sir Peregrine's decision and is a close friend to Lady Mason. ### [What the Young Men Thought About It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvi-what-the-young-men-thought-about-it) Comforts Lady Mason and has consented to the marriage, though she is believed to disapprove privately. ### [Peregrine's Eloquence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvii-peregrine-s-eloquence) Informed Peregrine of the engagement and gave her reluctant assent to Sir Peregrine. ### [Oh, Indeed!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxviii-oh-indeed) Exerts herself to create a cheerful atmosphere at dinner, later receives Lady Mason's confidences. ### [Showing How Lady Mason Could Be Very Noble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xliv-showing-how-lady-mason-could-be-very-noble) Struggles with her conscience over the engagement; supports Lady Mason emotionally but does not dissuade her from ending it. ### [Showing How Mrs. Orme Could Be Very Weak Minded](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlv-showing-how-mrs-orme-could-be-very-weak-minded) Learns of Lady Mason's guilt from Sir Peregrine and shows compassion, forgiving her and offering comfort. ### [A Woman’s Idea of Friendship](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlvi-a-woman-s-idea-of-friendship) Argues for compassion and continued support for Lady Mason, insists on maintaining friendship, and persuades Sir Peregrine to allow her to stay. ### [It Is Quite Impossible](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/l-it-is-quite-impossible) Dictates Lady Mason's letter to Lucius and provides comfort; is the intermediary between Lady Mason and Sir Peregrine. ### [Mrs. Furnival's Journey to Hamworth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/li-mrs-furnival-s-journey-to-hamworth) Receives Mrs. Furnival at The Cleeve, defends Lady Mason, and explains the legal troubles and her reliance on Mr. Furnival. ### [Lady Mason Returns Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/liii-lady-mason-returns-home) Promises to visit Lady Mason regularly until the trial. ### [How Sir Peregrine Did Business with Mr. Round](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lvi-how-sir-peregrine-did-business-with-mr-round) Advocates for Lady Mason's acquittal and fears Sir Peregrine may betray the secret; visits Lady Mason to reassure her. ### [No Surrender](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lix-no-surrender) Continues to visit Lady Mason daily at Orley Farm; her affection for Lady Mason seems to grow with knowledge of her guilt. ### [What Rebekah Did for Her Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lx-what-rebekah-did-for-her-son) Visits Lady Mason daily, offering sympathy and urging her to confess to Lucius. She offers to tell Lucius herself but is forbidden. She struggles with the moral weight of the secret. ### [The Evening Before the Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxiii-the-evening-before-the-trial) Visits Lady Mason, urges her to tell Lucius the truth, and secures Sir Peregrine's permission to accompany her to court. ### [The First Journey to Alston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxiv-the-first-journey-to-alston) Accompanies Lady Mason to provide support, carrying a message from Sir Peregrine. ### [Showing How Miss Furnival Treated Her Lovers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxvi-showing-how-miss-furnival-treated-her-lovers) Visits Lady Mason daily at Orley Farm, providing kindness. ### [The First Day of the Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxviii-the-first-day-of-the-trial) Present in court, unable to raise her eyes when Sir Richard mentions Rebekah and her son. ### [How Am I to Bear It?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxx-how-am-i-to-bear-it) Stays with Lady Mason at Orley Farm; offers comfort and proposes to tell Lucius the truth, but Lady Mason refuses. ### [LXXI: Showing How John Kenneby and Bridget Bolster Bore Themselves in Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxi-showing-how-john-kenneby-and-bridget-bolster-bore-themselves-in-court) Sits beside Lady Mason in court, providing support. ### [Mr. Furnival's Speech](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxii-mr-furnival-s-speech) Sits by Lady Mason's side throughout the trial, holding her hand and providing comfort. ### [LXXIII: Mrs. Orme Tells the Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxiii-mrs-orme-tells-the-story) Acts as a mediator between Lady Mason and Lucius, conveying the painful truth. She feels conflicted, knowing the praise is false, and works to prevent Lucius from being in court for the verdict. ### [I Love Her Still](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxvi-i-love-her-still) Takes her leave of Lady Mason and Orley Farm, returns to The Cleeve, and comforts Sir Peregrine. ### [Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxix-farewell) Receives Lady Mason's farewell letter and gently counsels Sir Peregrine against acting on his impulse to offer her a home. ### [Showing How Affairs Settled Themselves at Noningsby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxx-showing-how-affairs-settled-themselves-at-noningsby) Keeps her promise to write to Lady Mason; cares for Sir Peregrine. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_orme - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters