# Mrs. Thayer — Short Fiction character guide

> Mrs. Thayer in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Thayer, Mrs. Thayer—Hilda Thayer

**First appearance:** 0000-my-roomy

## Who they are

Woman in stories, often a wife or mother.

## In the story

### [The Poor Simp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/the-poor-simp)

Possible object of affection or social influence, contributing to the protagonist's predicament.

### [Cinderella](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/cinderella)

A magical old woman who helps Cinderella attend the ball.

### [Mr. and Mrs. Fix-It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/mr-and-mrs-fix-it)

A friend of Ada's who gives elocution readings and complains about her hair; her husband is a handy man.

### [Liberty Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/liberty-hall)

The overly attentive and controlling hostess who insists on managing every aspect of the visit, from seating to music to cocktails.

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