# Miss Penge — The American Senator character guide

> Miss Penge in The American Senator by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Miss Penge

**First appearance:** 0024-xxv-the-last-morning-at-rufford-hall

## Who they are

A wealthy heiress courted by Lord Rufford.

## In the story

### [The Ball](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxiv-the-ball)

Initially reluctant to dance due to the accident, but is persuaded and partners with Senator Gotobed.

### [XXV: The Last Morning at Rufford Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxv-the-last-morning-at-rufford-hall)

Joins in criticizing the Trefoils, calling them vulgar and self-sufficient.

### [In the Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lxvii-in-the-park)

Mentioned as being at Rufford Hall, part of the social circle that Arabella must navigate.

### [Lord Rufford's Model Farm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lxviii-lord-rufford-s-model-farm)

Present at the table; echoes Lady Penwether's sentiments about Miss Trefoil.

### [Benedict](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lxxiv-benedict)

Quietly assists Lady Penwether in winning Lord Rufford, engaging in sentimental conversations and accepting his proposal.

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