# Bess Allardyce — Short Fiction character guide

> Bess Allardyce in Short Fiction by Algis Budrys.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bess

**First appearance:** 0000-riya-s-foundling

## Who they are

A minor female character.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_2_se/chapters/i)

A slender, regal woman waiting for Sollenar on the terrace, briefly seen through a translucent drapery before Sollenar dismisses her.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_2_se/chapters/ii)

Sollenar's companion who waits for him, shares spiced cider on the terrace, and witnesses Burr's final appearance before being told to leave.

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