# Mrs. Greatorex — Short Fiction character guide

> Mrs. Greatorex in Short Fiction by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-a-double-story

## Who they are

Wife of Mr. Greatorex.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/chapters/ii)

Mrs. Greatorex is ill after childbirth and distressed by Alice's sudden notice, reflecting her vulnerability and dependence on servants.

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/chapters/v)

Alice's mistress; ill and confined to her couch; listens to Alice's confession and offers consolation.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/chapters/vi)

Weeps upon learning the truth about her baby, then is comforted by her husband.

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