# Trimmer — The Cloven Foot character guide

> Trimmer in The Cloven Foot by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Trimmer, Mr. Trimmer, Andrew Trimmer

**First appearance:** 0021-xxii-a-village-iago

## Who they are

A family of servants or tradespeople in the village.

## In the story

### [IX: “And Art Thou Come! and Art Thou True!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/chapters/ix-and-art-thou-come-and-art-thou-true)

The butler observes John and Laura at luncheon and remarks to his wife that they seem like man and wife.

### [XII: An Ill-Omened Wedding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/chapters/xii-an-ill-omened-wedding)

The butler, comments on the bridegroom's absence and the awkwardness of the wedding day.

### [The Church Near Camelot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/chapters/xx-the-church-near-camelot)

Mrs. Trimmer, the housekeeper, assists Laura in preparing the house for John's return.

### [XXI: Halcyon Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/chapters/xxi-halcyon-days)

Housekeeper distressed by the unannounced arrival; later advises on hosting dinner parties as in old times.

### [The Children's Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/chapters/xxv-the-children-s-party)

Enters the room to whisper to Laura, prompting her to leave the party.

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