Harry Clavering

Julia Brabazon

Harry is deeply in love with Julia, but she jilts him for a wealthier man, creating a painful romantic tension.

Florence Burton

Florence is Harry's devoted fiancée, representing a stable and loving romantic bond.

Sir Hugh Clavering

Harry and Sir Hugh are cousins, but their relationship is marked by rivalry and mutual dislike.

Fanny Clavering

Fanny is Harry's sister, and they share a warm, supportive sibling bond.

Theodore Burton

Theodore is Harry's brother-in-law, and they have a cordial, respectful family relationship.

Count Pateroff

Count Pateroff is a rival for Julia's affections, creating antagonism with Harry.

Sophie Gordeloup

Sophie attempts to manipulate Harry, creating a tense and distrustful dynamic.

Julia Brabazon

Harry is deeply in love with Julia, but she jilts him for a wealthier man, creating a painful romantic tension.

Julia Brabazon

Harry is deeply in love with Julia, but she jilts him for a wealthier man, creating a painful romantic tension.

Florence Burton

Florence is Harry's devoted fiancée, representing a stable and loving romantic bond.

Sir Hugh Clavering

Harry and Sir Hugh are cousins, but their relationship is marked by rivalry and mutual dislike.

Florence Burton

Florence is Harry's devoted fiancée, representing a stable and loving romantic bond.

Julia Brabazon

Confronts Julia in the gardens, accuses her of jilting him, and expresses his anger and hurt over her engagement to Lord Ongar.

Harry Clavering Chooses His Profession

Announces his decision to pursue civil engineering instead of the clergy, citing ambition and the example of successful engineers like Beilby.

Lord Ongar

Rides to Stratton to arrange his pupilage, brooding over his lost love Julia and determined to succeed despite his misery.

IV: Florence Burton

Reflects on his engagement to Florence and his past with Julia; returns home to Clavering for Christmas; visits Lady Clavering.

Lady Ongar's Return

Agrees to arrange lodgings and meet Lady Ongar; reflects on his past love for Julia and his current engagement to Florence.

The Rev. Samuel Saul

Initially disapproves of Mr. Saul's proposal but later reconciles after a conversation with him.

Some Scenes in the Life of a Countess

Visits Lady Ongar, listens to her confessions, and reflects on his engagement to Florence Burton.

The House in Onslow Crescent

Walks to Onslow Crescent after visiting Lady Ongar, reflecting on her story and his own engagement; he is warmly received by the Burtons and enjoys the evening.

Too Prudent by Half

Harry is impatient and angry at Florence's decision to delay marriage, feeling his sacrifices are undervalued.

Florence Burton at the Rectory

Drives Florence to the rectory, argues for an early marriage, and discusses finances with his father.

XI: Sir Hugh and His Brother Archie

Defends Florence against Sir Hugh's slight and refuses Lady Clavering's request to promote Archie's suit to Julia.

A Visitor Calls at Ongar Park

Julia thinks of Harry frequently, recalling their past love and her betrayal. She hopes he might return to her, though she knows nothing of Florence Burton.

Count Pateroff and His Sister

Dines with Count Pateroff and later visits Madame Gordeloup; feels disturbed by their influence on Lady Ongar.

An Evening in Bolton Street

Struggles with his conscience and emotions after receiving Lady Ongar's note; visits her in Bolton Street.

The Rivals

The object of both Julia's and Florence's affections; Julia reflects on his honesty and love, while Florence adores him as her perfect lover.

Let Her Know That You're There

Mentioned by Sir Hugh as a potential rival for Lady Ongar's affections, despite his engagement to Florence Burton.

XIX: The Blue Posts

Visits Sophie Gordeloup to get Count Pateroff's address, writes a note to the count, attends dinner at the Blue Posts, and delivers Lady Ongar's message to Pateroff.

Yes; Wrong;—Certainly Wrong

Visits Lady Ongar to report on his meeting with Count Pateroff; struggles with his loyalty to Florence Burton and his lingering feelings for Julia.

The Day of the Funeral

Struggles with guilt over his divided loyalties between Florence and Lady Ongar; confronts Sir Hugh about his treatment of Lady Ongar.

XXV: “What Would Men Say of You?”

Confesses his engagement to Florence Burton to Lady Ongar, then offers to renounce it for her, torn between love and duty.

The Man Who Dusted His Boots with His Handkerchief

Avoids the office and his friends, tormented by his conflicting promises to Florence and Julia, seeks distraction in billiards and smoking.

Freshwater Gate

Harry is the object of Lady Ongar's affection, and Sophie sees him as a major obstacle to her plans.

XXVIII: What Cecilia Burton Did for Her Sister-in-Law

Visits Onslow Crescent as promised, confesses his renewed attachment to Lady Ongar to Cecilia, and is deeply conflicted.

Doodles in Mount Street

Harry is referenced in Sophie's letter as being entangled with Lady Ongar, though he does not appear in the chapter.

Harry Clavering's Confession

Wracked with guilt and self-disgust, Harry writes a confessional letter to Cecilia Burton detailing his divided affections between Florence and Julia.

Florence Burton Packs Up a Packet

Absent from London, sends a note and a letter via his mother, claiming illness; Florence and Cecilia suspect his involvement with Lady Ongar.

Showing Why Harry Clavering Was Wanted at the Rectory

Summoned home by his mother to mediate the quarrel between his father and Mr. Saul.

Showing Why Harry Clavering Was Wanted at the Rectory

The rector, who quarrels with Mr. Saul over his suit for Fanny and insists the marriage is impossible due to lack of money and social class.

Mr. Saul’s Abode

Returns home unwell and troubled, confesses to his mother his renewed feelings for Lady Ongar and his broken engagement with Florence.

XXXVII: What Lady Ongar Thought About It

Discussed as the object of contention between Florence and Lady Ongar; his illness at Clavering is mentioned.

XXXVIII: How to Dispose of a Wife

Mentioned in Lady Ongar's thoughts as a possible recipient of Ongar Park.

Showing How Mrs. Burton Fought Her Battle

Discussed as being ill and possibly conflicted between Florence and Julia; his intentions remain unclear.

The Sheep Returns to the Fold

Convalescing from illness; reads Florence's letter and feels shame and renewed desire for her; agrees to write to her and return the parcel.

Restitution

Writes a confession letter to Lady Ongar about his engagement to Florence Burton, then visits Onslow Crescent and meets Theodore Burton.

Lady Ongar's Revenge

Visits Lady Ongar reluctantly, feeling like a sheep between Cecilia and Florence beforehand.

XLIV: Showing What Happened Off Heligoland

Reflects on the deaths of his cousins and his new position as heir to the baronetcy and estate.

XLV: Is She Mad?

Lady Ongar reflects on Harry's future as Sir Harry Clavering, imagining him as a successful and loving husband, and regrets her own past betrayal of him.

Showing How Things Settled Themselves at the Rectory

His letter brings news of his cousins' death; he is eager for an immediate marriage.

Conclusion

Discusses Fanny's engagement with his father, defending Mr. Saul as a gentleman.