# Matilda Cuvering — Short Fiction character guide

> Matilda Cuvering in Short Fiction by Saki.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Matilda, Miss Matilda Cuvering

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

## Who they are

A woman whose name is a source of social amusement.

## In the story

### [The Boar-Pig](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-boar-pig)

Thirteen-year-old girl who orchestrates the entrapment of the Stossens and extorts money from them.

### [Hyacinth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/hyacinth)

Hyacinth's mother, who insists on bringing him to the election despite warnings.

### [Fate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/fate)

Guest who tries to avoid Mrs. Thundleford's photo show.

### [The Guests](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_49_se/chapters/the-guests)

Matilda narrates her past ordeal in India, dealing with a Bishop, a flood, and a leopard.

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