IV: Lady Laura Standish
Warmly welcomes Phineas, praises his parliamentary success, and invites him to dinner; described as tall with red hair, noble bearing, and a commanding personality.
Mr. and Mrs. Low
Phineas's confidante and object of his growing affection; she encouraged him earlier and he now considers proposing to her.
Lord Brentford's Dinner
Hosts the dinner; invites Phineas to visit after the division and defends Mr. Kennedy's character.
The News About Mr. Mildmay and Sir Everard
Hosts Phineas and others; advises Phineas on political tact and asks him to oblige her by dining with Lord Chiltern.
The New Government
Discusses Mr. Kennedy's refusal of office with Phineas; defends Mr. Kennedy's independence; tells Phineas about Lord Chiltern's expulsion from Oxford and cries.
X: Violet Effingham
Hosts Violet; advocates for her brother Lord Chiltern as a suitor; delighted by her father's Cabinet position.
Lord Chiltern
Hosts Violet and mediates between her brother and father; hopes Violet might marry Oswald to reform him.
Autumnal Prospects
Encourages Phineas to accept Kennedy's invitation, invites him to Saulsby, and discusses his character with Violet.
XIV: Loughlinter
Walks with Mr. Kennedy at Loughlinter; Phineas observes her and considers her potential marriage to Kennedy.
Donald Bean's Pony
Reveals her engagement to Mr. Kennedy to Phineas, and offers him friendship after his failed declaration.
Phineas Finn Returns to London
Writes to Phineas announcing her marriage to Mr. Kennedy; later speculates that Phineas may be in love with Violet Effingham, feeling disturbed by the idea.
Lord Chiltern Rides His Horse Bonebreaker
Mentioned as having mediated between father and son, and as a confidante of Violet Effingham.
The Debate on the Ballot
Receives Phineas at her home after the debate; he seeks her sympathy and comfort for his humiliation.
Lady Baldock at Home
Now married, she speaks with Phineas about Violet and Lord Chiltern, urging him to help promote their marriage.
Sunday in Grosvenor Place
Feels increasingly trapped by her husband's strict Sunday rules; tries to obey but resents the lack of intellectual sympathy.
The Willingford Bull
Discussed by Lord Chiltern, who predicts unhappiness in her marriage to Mr. Kennedy.
Mr. Turnbull’s Carriage Stops the Way
Shows concern for her brother's accident but is prevented by Mr. Kennedy from visiting.
The First Speech
Visits her father Lord Brentford with Violet Effingham; Phineas meets them there to discuss Lord Chiltern's condition.
Phineas Discussed
Receives reports of Phineas's failed speech; remains determined to support him despite her husband's disapproval; later confesses to Violet that she once nearly loved Phineas.
Mr. Kennedy's Luck
Expresses gratitude to Phineas for saving her husband; discusses Mr. Kennedy's lack of visible ambition regarding his Cabinet post.
Finn for Loughton
Persuades Phineas to accept the Loughton offer from her father.
Lady Laura Kennedy’s Headache
Suffers from persistent headaches, realizes she does not love her husband and feels trapped.
Mr. Slide's Grievance
Mentioned as having warned Phineas not to come to Loughlinter; her marriage to Mr. Kennedy is described as unhappy.
Mr. Monk Upon Reform
Writes frequently to Phineas about politics and Loughlinter, but avoids any mention of Violet Effingham.
XXXVI: Phineas Finn Makes Progress
Lady Laura has returned to London and invites Phineas to visit. She expresses discontent with her marriage and criticizes Mrs. Bonteen, showing her strained domestic situation.
A Rough Encounter
Sends Phineas a congratulatory note about his speech; hosts a political gathering at Portman Square.
The Duel
Notices Phineas's absence and inquires after him at her Sunday gathering in Portman Square.
Lady Laura Is Told
Reacting with hostility to Phineas's confession, she accuses him of betraying her brother and questions his sincerity.
Madame Max Goesler
Has become silent to Phineas since the duel; lies to her husband Mr. Kennedy about the duel's existence.
Lord Fawn
Provides background on Madame Max Goesler and warns Phineas that his pursuit of Violet is futile.
Phineas and His Friends
Hosts Phineas and other friends; expresses that she is not contented with his promotion, being more ambitious for him; defends Phineas against her husband's accusations; reflects on her own feelings for Phineas.
Miss Effingham’s Four Lovers
Visits Violet to advocate for Phineas Finn as a suitor, revealing her own regret about her marriage and her friendship with Finn.
The Mousetrap
Arranges the meeting between Phineas and Violet by sending a note. She later speaks with Violet about the encounter.
Mr. Mildmay's Bill
Defends the borough system and argues with Phineas about the merits of small boroughs.
Troubles at Loughlinter
Discusses her unhappy marriage and her feelings for Phineas Finn with Violet; fibs about Phineas never proposing.
The First Blow
Facilitates the proposal and writes to Phineas Finn about the engagement.
LIII: Showing How Phineas Bore the Blow
Writes the letter informing Phineas of Violet's acceptance of Chiltern.
Lord Chiltern at Saulsby
At Saulsby, consults with Violet about arranging the meeting between father and son.
What the People in Marylebone Thought
Now in London, appears old and wretched; reproaches Phineas for his fickleness in love, revealing her own unhappiness in marriage; insists he leave but says she will remain his friend without intercourse.
LVIII: Rara Avis in Terris
Referenced as the reason Phineas avoids Mr. Kennedy's house; her command influences Phineas's refusals.
Showing How the Duke Stood His Ground
Seen on the lawn with Barrington Erle; she follows Phineas and whispers that she has something to say to him.
The Horns
Reveals her separation from Mr. Kennedy to Phineas, shows him her letter of accusation, and expresses regret for not listening to his earlier warnings.
LXVIII: The Joint Attack
Writes the invitation on behalf of her father; is present at the dinner; firmly refuses any reconciliation with Mr. Kennedy when Phineas conveys the request.
The Temptress
Discusses with Phineas the possibility of moving to Dresden to escape her husband Mr. Kennedy's demands for her return.
LXX: The Prime Minister’s House
Sits under her husband's gaze; asks Phineas to find Lord Chiltern and later receives Mr. Kennedy's message.
LXXI: Comparing Notes
Defends Phineas Finn's character and constancy to Violet, while lamenting her own marriage to Mr. Kennedy as a grievous wrong.
LXXV: P.P.C.
Says goodbye to Phineas; appears aged and troubled by her sorrows.
