# Margaret Torrence — Short Fiction character guide

> Margaret Torrence in Short Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Margaret

**First appearance:** 0035-bernice-bobs-her-hair

## Who they are

A friend and confidante of the main female character.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/i)

A thirteen-year-old girl who, with Imogene and Connie, parodies a song in the alley and later joins the group at the Whartons' yard.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/ii)

Basil's former dancing school partner, who returns his ring and later criticizes him for being conceited.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/i)

A serious girl of fourteen, considered beautiful by tradition, who meets Basil on the train.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/ii)

A matter-of-fact girl who declares Basil 'wonderful,' sparking his legendary status among the group.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/iii)

Reveals to Basil the rumors about him being spread by Joe Gorman and Hubert Blair.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/i)

Considered as a possible actress for the play.

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