Lady Ushant

Arabella Trefoil

Lady Ushant is a social elder and relative who observes Arabella's manipulative behavior with disapproval.

Reginald Morton

Lady Ushant is Reginald's loving and supportive aunt, acting as a maternal figure.

Mary Masters

Lady Ushant befriends Mary Masters, approving of her character and her relationship with Reginald.

Lord Rufford

Lady Ushant is acquainted with Lord Rufford through the local gentry and disapproves of his dalliance with Arabella.

John Morton

John Morton is Lady Ushant's nephew, and she advises him on matters of marriage and estate.

Mr. Masters

Lady Ushant and Mr. Masters interact as members of the local gentry and legal community, with mutual respect.

Arabella Trefoil

Lady Ushant is a social elder and relative who observes Arabella's manipulative behavior with disapproval.

Lord Rufford

Lady Ushant is acquainted with Lord Rufford through the local gentry and disapproves of his dalliance with Arabella.

John Morton

John Morton is Lady Ushant's nephew, and she advises him on matters of marriage and estate.

Reginald Morton

Lady Ushant is Reginald's loving and supportive aunt, acting as a maternal figure.

Mr. Masters

Lady Ushant and Mr. Masters interact as members of the local gentry and legal community, with mutual respect.

Mary Masters

Lady Ushant befriends Mary Masters, approving of her character and her relationship with Reginald.

The Morton Family

Daughter of old Reginald Morton; married Sir William Ushant; became mistress of Bragton and later cared for Mary Masters.

XV: A Fit Companion—For Me and My Sisters

Sends a letter inviting Mary to Cheltenham for a month, including Christmas.

The Attorney's Family Is Disturbed

Extends the invitation to Mary to visit her in Cheltenham, with Reginald Morton as a possible travel companion.

Give Me Six Months

Invited Mary to Cheltenham; her kindness is a source of tension in the household.

Wonderful Bird!

Mary's host in Cheltenham; her lodgings are seen by Mrs. Masters as a place of 'maundering idleness.'

At Cheltenham

Hosts Mary in Cheltenham, discusses the Twentyman proposal, and ultimately advises Mary to follow her feelings; reveals she has left £5,000 to Mary and Reginald.

Persecution

Receives Mary's plea for refuge; writes to Reginald Morton for advice, unsure whether to take Mary in.

It Cannot Be Arranged

Sent a letter via Reginald Morton inviting Mary to return to Cheltenham, which Mrs. Masters opposes.

Providence Interferes

Lady Ushant postpones Mary's visit to Cheltenham because she has been summoned to Bragton by her grandnephew John Morton, who is ill.

Lady Ushant at Bragton

Hosts Mary at Bragton; confides the family secrets about John Morton's will, Arabella's arrival, and Mrs. Morton's departure.

Arabella Again at Bragton

Hosts the Trefoils at Bragton; is confided in by Arabella about her engagement to Lord Rufford and her remorse.

LV: “I Have Told Him Everything”

Receives Arabella's confession, feels pity for the girl but horror for Lady Augustus, and spends the evening whispering with Arabella about John Morton's illness.

Mrs. Morton Returns

Caring for John Morton; she stands up to Mrs. Morton's attempt to displace her, asserting her connection to Bragton.

The Two Old Ladies

Tends to John but is forced to leave when Mrs. Morton arrives; later confides in Mary about her wishes.

Changes at Bragton

Lady Ushant moves to Hoppet Hall after being effectively banished from Bragton. She continues to visit John Morton and worries about the inheritance, but is rebuked by Reginald.

At Last

Returns to Bragton; invites Mary to stay; makes inventories with Mary.

My Own, Own Husband

Receives the news of the engagement with joy, having long hoped for it.

The Last Days of Mary Masters

Living at Bragton and hosting Mary before the wedding.