The Bellamy Trial · Character

Kathleen Page

The Bellamys' young governess, called to testify about the household's private life, finds her ordinary employment transformed into a national ordeal.

supporting

Also known as Miss Kathleen Page, Miss Page, Page, poor little Kathleen Page

First appearance: the bellamy trial

As a supporting figure in The Bellamy Trial, Kathleen Page is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Cross-examined about her relationship with the Ives family, her credibility, and a letter she wrote to Mrs.

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Kathleen Page occupies the precarious position of a servant who has seen too much of her employers' intimate world. Summoned to the witness stand on the second day, she must translate domestic observation into legal testimony, weighing loyalty against the demands of the court. Her appearance signals how thoroughly the trial has pried open the Bellamy household, turning its smallest routines into evidence.

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Psychological
Romantic
Rivalry
Professional
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Character groups

Trial principals and family
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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

Mrs. Patrick Ives
psychological · negative
Kathleen Page is the victim of Mrs. How this plays out →
Robert MacDonald
romantic · positive
Elliot Farwell
rivalry · negative
Randolph Phipps
professional · positive
Mrs. Patrick Ives
psychological · negative
Kathleen Page is the victim of Mrs. How this plays out →
Robert MacDonald
romantic · positive
Mrs. Patrick Ives
psychological · negative
Kathleen Page is the victim of Mrs. How this plays out →
Elliot Farwell
rivalry · negative
Randolph Phipps
professional · positive
Elliot Farwell
rivalry · negative
Randolph Phipps
professional · positive
Robert MacDonald
romantic · positive

Mrs. Patrick Ives
Kathleen Page is the victim of Mrs. Ives' manipulative and obsessive control, as Mrs. Ives relentlessly pursues her in a toxic dynamic.
Robert MacDonald
Kathleen Page and Robert MacDonald share a deep romantic bond, marked by passion and mutual devotion.
Elliot Farwell
Elliot Farwell and Kathleen Page are adversaries, with Farwell opposing Page's interests at every turn.
Randolph Phipps
Kathleen Page and Randolph Phipps interact as legal professionals, with Phipps defending her interests.
Mrs. Patrick Ives
Kathleen Page is the victim of Mrs. Ives' manipulative and obsessive control, as Mrs. Ives relentlessly pursues her in a toxic dynamic.
Robert MacDonald
Kathleen Page and Robert MacDonald share a deep romantic bond, marked by passion and mutual devotion.
Mrs. Patrick Ives
Kathleen Page is the victim of Mrs. Ives' manipulative and obsessive control, as Mrs. Ives relentlessly pursues her in a toxic dynamic.
Elliot Farwell
Elliot Farwell and Kathleen Page are adversaries, with Farwell opposing Page's interests at every turn.
Randolph Phipps
Kathleen Page and Randolph Phipps interact as legal professionals, with Phipps defending her interests.
Elliot Farwell
Elliot Farwell and Kathleen Page are adversaries, with Farwell opposing Page's interests at every turn.
Randolph Phipps
Kathleen Page and Randolph Phipps interact as legal professionals, with Phipps defending her interests.
Robert MacDonald
Kathleen Page and Robert MacDonald share a deep romantic bond, marked by passion and mutual devotion.

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Kathleen Page appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II
Cross-examined about her relationship with the Ives family, her credibility, and a letter she wrote to Mrs. Ives. She admits to eavesdropping on a phone conversation.
III
Mentioned as having used the footpath to take children to the playhouse.
V
The redheaded reporter who is deeply affected by the trial and shares a tender moment with a journalist.
Chapter VI
Mentioned in testimony regarding a note she allegedly intercepted.

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