# Tonia — Short Fiction character guide

> Tonia in Short Fiction by Vladimir Korolenko.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-short-fiction

## Who they are

A female character.

## In the story

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/xxii)

The girl-cashier returns from the Volga for the winter; the narrator meets her in the darkness and feels a deep shame in her presence.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/xxiv)

Sends a note to the narrator inviting him to the villa; leads him to a private room and later defends him against accusations.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/xxv)

Tonia has left after writing a letter to the narrator seeking advice. She confronts him about his changed demeanor and expresses her love and disappointment.

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