Mrs. Pett

Jimmy Crocker

Jimmy is Mrs. Pett's nephew, and she is a domineering, controlling aunt who disapproves of his lifestyle.

Lord Wisbeach

Lord Wisbeach (actually a gangster) manipulates Mrs. Pett, pretending to court her to gain access to the family's wealth.

Ann Chester

Ann is Mrs. Pett's niece, and their relationship is strained due to Mrs. Pett's overbearing nature and Ann's independence.

Mr. Peter Pett

Mr. and Mrs. Pett are married, with Mr. Pett being henpecked and dominated by his strong-willed wife.

Ogden Ford

Mrs. Pett is Ogden's stepmother, and she is strict and controlling toward him.

Jimmy Crocker

Jimmy is Mrs. Pett's nephew, and she is a domineering, controlling aunt who disapproves of his lifestyle.

Ann Chester

Ann is Mrs. Pett's niece, and their relationship is strained due to Mrs. Pett's overbearing nature and Ann's independence.

Lord Wisbeach

Lord Wisbeach (actually a gangster) manipulates Mrs. Pett, pretending to court her to gain access to the family's wealth.

Ogden Ford

Mrs. Pett is Ogden's stepmother, and she is strict and controlling toward him.

Jimmy Crocker

Jimmy is Mrs. Pett's nephew, and she is a domineering, controlling aunt who disapproves of his lifestyle.

Lord Wisbeach

Lord Wisbeach (actually a gangster) manipulates Mrs. Pett, pretending to court her to gain access to the family's wealth.

Ann Chester

Ann is Mrs. Pett's niece, and their relationship is strained due to Mrs. Pett's overbearing nature and Ann's independence.

I: A Red-Haired Girl

Mrs. Pett enters angrily, holding a newspaper about Jimmy Crocker's exploits. She insists on bringing Jimmy to America to work and live with them, dominating the conversation.

II: The Exiled Fan

Mrs. Crocker's sister, who disapproved of her marriage to Bingley Crocker and cut ties with her.

III: Family Jars

Visits Mrs. Crocker with her family, maintaining a stiff and dignified demeanor.

On the Boat-Deck

Referred to as 'poor aunt Nesta,' Ann's aunt who is seasick and being ministered to by Ann below deck.

Mrs. Pett Is Shocked

Hosts a large at-home reception, actively mingling guests and showcasing her Bohemian circle.

X: Instruction in Deportment

Hears Ogden's screams from the drawing-room and rushes upstairs to the gymnasium.

XIII: Slight Complications

Suspicious of Jimmy's identity, considers using Skinner to verify it, and is displeased by Jimmy's treatment of Ogden.

Lord Wisbeach

Suspicious of Jimmy's identity, she arranges the test with Skinner and invites Lord Wisbeach to lunch.

XV: A Little Business Chat

Initially genial toward Jimmy but becomes alarmed by Willie's explosive; orders it locked in the safe.

Mrs. Pett Takes Precautions

Takes precautions by secretly hiring a detective after Lord Wisbeach's revelations.

Miss Trimble, Detective

Suspicious of Jimmy after Lord Wisbeach's warning; summons detective Mr. Sturgis and recounts her evidence.

In the Library

Roused by the cries, enters the room with Ann and others.

XXIII: Stirring Times for the Petts

Shocked by the revelations and intimidated by Mr. Pett's sudden assertiveness; loses her usual masterfulness.

Sensational Turning of a Worm

Timid and overwhelmed by her husband's sudden assertiveness, she tries to reason with him about Ogden's safety.