Short Fiction · Character

Mrs. Hall

A young wife whose marriage is tested.

minor

Also known as Young Mrs. Hall, Meanwhile Mrs. Hall, young Mrs. Hall

First appearance: destiny and a blue cloak

Mrs. Hall shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The mother, initially distressed by Philip's return and its implications for Sally's match, but ultimately agrees to shelter him and his family.

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In II: The mother, initially distressed by Philip's return and its implications for Sally's match, but ultimately agrees to shelter him and his family. Later, in III: Mrs. Hall manages the situation calmly, introduces…

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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XVII
Not present in this chapter.
II
The mother, initially distressed by Philip's return and its implications for Sally's match, but ultimately agrees to shelter him and his family.
III
Mrs. Hall manages the situation calmly, introduces Helena as her daughter-in-law, and later taps the beehives to inform the bees of the death in the household.
IV
Mrs. Hall is mentioned as living with Sally at Hintock, and Darton considers Sally as a mother to her brother's children.
V
Sally's mother, who supports Darton's suit and promises to talk to Sally on his behalf.
II
Mrs. Paddock, Selina's mother, is anxious about the impending meeting between Clark and Miller, and suggests Miller leave to avoid awkwardness.

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