# Mrs. Tibbie — The Clever Woman of the Family character guide

> Mrs. Tibbie in The Clever Woman of the Family by Charlotte M. Yonge.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tibbie

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-the-hero

## Who they are

A servant or housekeeper in one of the households, speaks with a Scottish dialect.

## In the story

### [XVI: An Apparition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xvi-an-apparition)

The old housekeeper at Gowanbrae, resentful of the new Lady Keith, but eventually agrees to serve Colin's new household.

### [At Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xxix-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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