# Mary Flood Jones — Phineas Finn character guide

> Mary Flood Jones in Phineas Finn by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Miss Flood Jones, Miss Mary Flood Jones, Mary Flood, Miss Jones, dear little Mary Flood Jones, Poor Mary

**First appearance:** 0000-i-phineas-finn-proposes-to-stand-for-loughshane

## Snapshot

Phineas's loyal Irish sweetheart, who keeps his hair near her heart and turns down a solid suitor while he chases London and other women.

## Who they are

Mary Flood Jones belongs to Phineas's Killaloe life, the world of the Finns and the Flood Joneses that he leaves behind for Westminster. She refuses Mr. Elias Bodkin almost ignominiously and would wait forever if Phineas asked, but he is a gentle traitor, distracted by Lady Laura and the grandees of London. Her quiet constancy measures the cost of his ambition, and her mother's sharp-eyed skepticism keeps the romance from turning merely sentimental.

## Relationships

### [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/phineas_finn)

_romantic_

Mary is Phineas's devoted childhood sweetheart from Ireland, whom he eventually marries after his political and romantic failures in London.

### [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/phineas_finn)

_romantic_

Mary is Phineas's devoted childhood sweetheart from Ireland, whom he eventually marries after his political and romantic failures in London.

### [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/phineas_finn)

_romantic_

Mary is Phineas's devoted childhood sweetheart from Ireland, whom he eventually marries after his political and romantic failures in London.

## In the story

### [Phineas Finn Is Elected for Loughshane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/ii-phineas-finn-is-elected-for-loughshane)

Discussed in private with Barbara Finn; denies any romantic attachment to Phineas but shows concern.

### [Phineas Finn Takes His Seat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/iii-phineas-finn-takes-his-seat)

Briefly mentioned as the subject of Phineas's romantic thoughts, though he is more focused on his political career.

### [IV: Lady Laura Standish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/iv-lady-laura-standish)

Mentioned as the girl Phineas kissed in Killaloe; he considers himself in love with her 'after a fashion' but believes it cannot come to anything.

### [Phineas Finn Returns to Killaloe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xvi-phineas-finn-returns-to-killaloe)

Devoted to Phineas, she refuses Mr. Elias Bodkin's proposal and treasures a lock of his hair; her mother warns her against him, but she remains faithful.

### [Mr. Monk Upon Reform](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxxv-mr-monk-upon-reform)

Has been taken away from Killaloe due to perceived ill-treatment by Phineas; her absence makes him uncomfortable.

### [Again Successful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/l-again-successful)

Phineas visits her at Killaloe; she confesses her love to her mother and remains devoted to him.

### [LVIII: Rara Avis in Terris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lviii-rara-avis-in-terris)

In solitude, she weeps over Phineas's rising fortunes but vows to love him always.

### [The Cabinet Minister at Killaloe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxv-the-cabinet-minister-at-killaloe)

Present at Killaloe; she tells Barbara Finn she no longer cares for Phineas romantically, though Barbara doubts her.

### [Victrix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxvi-victrix)

Avoids Phineas at Killaloe but is confronted by him; listens to his confession about Violet Effingham and is proposed to, feeling overwhelmed with happiness.

### [Job’s Comforters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxvii-job-s-comforters)

Engaged to Phineas, she supports his independence and writes to him expressing the anxiety of his friends about his resignation.

### [The Temptress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxix-the-temptress)

Writes a loving letter to Phineas from Floodborough, expressing pride in his principled stand and her willingness to wait for him.

### [Madame Goesler's Generosity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxii-madame-goesler-s-generosity)

Phineas rereads her letter to fortify himself before visiting Madame Goesler, symbolizing his commitment to her.

### [The Beginning of the End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxiv-the-beginning-of-the-end)

Phineas resolves to love her faithfully despite his regrets.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxvi-conclusion)

Reunites with Phineas, expresses pride and love, and is overjoyed at the prospect of marriage.

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