The Clever Woman of the Family · Character
Mrs. Tibbie
A servant or housekeeper in one of the households, speaks with a Scottish dialect.
minor
Also known as Tibbie
First appearance: iv the hero
Mrs. Tibbie shows up with force in XVI: An Apparition. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The old housekeeper at Gowanbrae, resentful of the new Lady Keith, but eventually agrees to serve Colin's new household.
Mrs. Tibbie first appears in 0003 iv the hero.
In XVI: An Apparition: The old housekeeper at Gowanbrae, resentful of the new Lady Keith, but eventually agrees to serve Colin's new household.
Later, in At Last: Initially jealous of the baby, she becomes devoted to him. She is also critical of the quick marriage and disapproves of the lack of a honeymoon, but ultimately prepares a warm welcome.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Keith Extended Family
- Gowanbrae Circle
- Minor Acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mrs. Tibbie in iv the hero