# Betsy Mullen — Short Fiction character guide

> Betsy Mullen in Short Fiction by Saki.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Beth, old Betsy Mullen, Betsy, old Betsy

**First appearance:** 0031-the-baker-s-dozen

## Who they are

An old woman whose name is a source of social confusion.

## In the story

### [The Peace of Mowsle Barton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-peace-of-mowsle-barton)

The elderly woman who accuses Martha Pillamon of being a witch and later chants 'Let un sink as swims'.

### [The Hounds of Fate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-hounds-of-fate)

The hard-faced maid who serves Martin Stoner and addresses him as 'Master Tom'.

### [The Quince Tree](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-quince-tree)

The elderly cottager who is behind on rent and has a quince tree in her garden.

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