# Adelaide Tufton — Salem Chapel character guide

> Adelaide Tufton in Salem Chapel by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dear Adelaide

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Daughter of Mr. Tufton, a gentle and refined young woman.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/iii)

Sharp-witted invalid who guesses Vincent's visit to Mrs. Hilyard and shares her scandalous backstory; shows a vindictive gleam in her eyes.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xxii)

Reveals Mrs. Hilyard's story to Mrs. Vincent and questions Arthur's involvement.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xli)

Remains in her padded chair knitting, questioning Vincent about Lady Western's marriage and speculating on his future.

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