# Mrs. Pigeon — Salem Chapel character guide

> Mrs. Pigeon in Salem Chapel by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pigeon, Even Mrs. Pigeon, The repentant Pigeon

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A gossipy member of the Salem congregation.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/i)

The poulterer's wife, who criticizes a former minister's wife for being too grand and warns Vincent against similar behavior.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/x)

Observes Vincent with silent admiration, appreciating his 'high' demeanor at the tea-meeting.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xviii)

Attempts to greet Vincent and his mother on the street but is ignored as they rush past in their distress.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xxi)

Criticizes Arthur for being 'too high' for the congregation; is deftly put in her place by Mrs. Vincent.

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

Leads gossip against Vincent at the tea-party, accusing him of trifling with girls' affections; respects his dignified withdrawal but criticizes him.

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xlii)

Sits in a back seat as a spy, plotting the Temperance Hall and an opposition preacher, but leans forward with excitement during Vincent's speech.

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