# Mrs. Cave — Short Fiction character guide

> Mrs. Cave in Short Fiction by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0038-the-crystal-egg

## Who they are

The wife of Mr. Cave.

## In the story

### [The Crystal Egg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_25_se/chapters/the-crystal-egg)

Mr. Cave's wife, who is eager to sell the crystal for five pounds and plans to use the money for a green silk dress and a trip to Richmond, often clashing with her husband over business decisions.

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