# Mr. Touchett — The Clever Woman of the Family character guide

> Mr. Touchett in The Clever Woman of the Family by Charlotte M. Yonge.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Mr. Touchett, poor Mr. Touchett

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

## Who they are

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or relative.

## 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)

The curate, whose recommendations Rachel distrusts; his church music is criticized by Rachel.

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

The curate whose choir practices conflict with Rachel's teaching; his poor management causes friction.

### [X: The Philanthropist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/x-the-philanthropist)

Becomes more pacific and obliging, but refuses to lend the schoolroom for Mauleverer's lecture.

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