# Grace Curtis — The Clever Woman of the Family character guide

> Grace Curtis in The Clever Woman of the Family by Charlotte M. Yonge.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Grace

**First appearance:** 0000-i-in-search-of-a-mission

## Who they are

A young woman, possibly a relative of Rachel and Fanny, who appears in the narrative.

## In the story

### [I: In Search of a Mission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/i-in-search-of-a-mission)

Rachel's younger sister, more conventional and anxious about Rachel's rebelliousness; tries to keep peace with their mother.

### [II: Rachel's Discipline](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/ii-rachel-s-discipline)

Takes the younger boys home and investigates the thrush nest disturbance.

### [III: Mackarel Lane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/iii-mackarel-lane)

Accompanies Rachel to Mackarel Lane; gets on well with the governess Alison and is more successful at drawing out confidences.

### [VI: Ermine's Resolution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/vi-ermine-s-resolution)

Observes social dynamics and wonders about Alison's confidence.

### [VII: Waiting for Rose](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/vii-waiting-for-rose)

Sings to stop conversation and feels discomfort about Alison's hints.

### [The New Sport](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/ix-the-new-sport)

Accompanies Rachel and is more cautious and conventional in her judgments, particularly regarding Mr. Mauleverer's opinions. She is also more willing to join the croquet game.

### [XVII: The Siege](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xvii-the-siege)

Handles Mrs. Rossitur's visit and attempts to soothe Rachel's distress.

### [XIX: The Brewst She Brewed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xix-the-brewst-she-brewed)

Distracted between calming her mother and comforting her sister, manages Rachel's appearance for the dinner, tries to keep up appearances.

### [XX: The Saracen’s Head](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xx-the-saracen-s-head)

Prudent and protective, conceals county gossip from Rachel to ensure her composure in court.

### [The After Clap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xxii-the-after-clap)

Absent during Rachel's crisis; her return is anxiously awaited by both Rachel and Mrs. Curtis.

### [Dear Alexander](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xxiii-dear-alexander)

Nurses Rachel and is scolded by Alick for her ineffective care. She is caught between her mother's anxiety and Rachel's needs.

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