Short Fiction · Character

Mrs. Duff-Chubleigh

A woman whose name is a source of social awkwardness.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Duff, Vainly Mrs. Duff-Chubleigh

Mrs. Duff-Chubleigh shows up with force in Reginald on Tariffs. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mrs. Duff-Chubleigh first appears in 0031 the baker s dozen.

In Reginald on Tariffs: Referenced as Mrs. Van Challaby, who discusses raw commodities and has a history of husbands lost to accident, divorce, and a Beef Trust.

Later, in Excepting Mrs. Pentherby: Reggie's sister-in-law; criticizes Mrs. Pentherby and is shocked to learn the truth about her role.

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Reginald on Tariffs
Referenced as Mrs. Van Challaby, who discusses raw commodities and has a history of husbands lost to accident, divorce, and a Beef Trust.
Excepting Mrs. Pentherby
Reggie's sister-in-law; criticizes Mrs. Pentherby and is shocked to learn the truth about her role.
A Housing Problem
The hostess desperate to keep both the marchioness and Bobbie Chermbacon at her house-party.
Fate
Hostess of the weekend party.

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