Lady Augustus Trefoil

The Paragon's Party at Bragton

Expected to arrive with Arabella; known for her adventurous travels and matchmaking.

XII: Arabella Trefoil

Arrives with Arabella at Bragton. She is economical yet lives luxuriously, and her demanding behavior creates friction, especially with Mrs. Morton. She insists on seating arrangements that slight John Morton.

At Bragton

Voices her dissatisfaction with Bragton and doubts about the match, but ultimately defers to Arabella's determination.

Mr. Gotobed's Philanthropy

Dismisses Goarly as a 'low vulgar fellow,' inadvertently strengthening the Senator's resolve.

Lord Rufford's Invitation

Supports the visit to Rufford Hall, discussing with Arabella the potential advantages of Lord Rufford's wealth and connections.

XX: There Are Convenances

Anxious to shake off the Bragton alliance and supports Arabella's pursuit of Lord Rufford; critical of Morton and his mother.

The First Evening at Rufford Hall

Accompanies Arabella and hopes Rufford Hall might become a home for her daughter and grandchildren.

Poor Caneback

Advises Arabella on strategy, whispering about her daughter's susceptibility and supporting her plans.

XXV: The Last Morning at Rufford Hall

Praises Rufford Hall after departure; presses Arabella for details about her progress with Lord Rufford and about John Morton.

The Rufford Correspondence

Mentioned as being asleep (falsely) while Arabella writes her letter; she is managing their travel arrangements.

Lord Rufford Wants to See a Horse

Mentioned as Arabella's mother, whom Arabella plans to join in London.

Particularly Proud of You

Meets Arabella in London, presses for details about Lord Rufford's proposal, but is kept at arm's length by her daughter.

Miss Trefoil's Decision

Supports Arabella's plan, though reluctantly, and is dragged away from the Connop Greens' house to London.

In These Days One Can't Make a Man Marry

Arabella's mother; discusses the situation with Arabella after John Morton's letter arrives.

Arabella Again at Bragton

Accompanies Arabella reluctantly, tries to dissuade her from the journey, and is desperate about her daughter's conduct.

LV: “I Have Told Him Everything”

Accompanies Arabella to Bragton, is horrified by her daughter's confession, and broods bitterly over her own miserable life and her daughter's ingratitude.

Now What Have You Got to Say?

Pressures her husband to act and later supports Arabella, but is unable to change the outcome.

Again at Mistletoe

Chosen as the messenger to confront Lord Rufford, despite being despised and disliked by the family.

The Success of Lady Augustus

Takes on the mission from the Duke to confront Lord Rufford; negotiates a financial settlement of £8,000 for her daughter.

LXII: “We Shall Kill Each Other”

Returns to Marygold Place after negotiating a secret £8,000 settlement with Lord Rufford; fears telling Arabella and lies about the negotiation.

I Must Go

Mentioned as the originator of the monetary suggestion to Lord Rufford, and as someone Arabella is determined to avoid.

The Wedding

Receives a dry letter from Arabella about the wedding; attends the ceremony at Mistletoe but afterward weeps bitterly, feeling her purpose in life is over.