II: He Loves Extensively
The narrator's close friend at King's College; they share a deep but non-romantic bond, and she criticizes his tendency to manufacture emotions for poetry.
II
Bettie taught the narrator human intimacy almost; he preferred her companionship even when in love with another.
III
Subject of the narrator's character sketch; she reacts with a yawn and a comment about love and recovery.
IV
The narrator's confidante, to whom he read his verses; referred to as 'Heart o' My Heart' in the poem.
V
Offers a perceptive critique of the narrator's romantic affectations and mentions Stella Musgrave's visit.
III: He Earns a Stickpin
Bettie corresponds with the narrator and extracts a promise of honesty from him.
II
Bettie accompanies the narrator to the Baccalaureate Address.
III
Bettie warns the narrator about his bad lot and urges him to be honest with her, regardless of what he does.
VI
Bettie is in Colorado caring for her dying mother; she insists the narrator write to her regularly.
He Revisits Fairhaven and the Play
Absent in Colorado with her dying mother; the narrator writes to her monthly and considers her one of only three sorts of humanity.
II
Spent the spring and preceding year in Colorado with her mother, who died that summer; the narrator's correspondence with her continues.
VII: He Goes Mad in a Garden
The narrator writes a letter to Bettie in Colorado, mentioning his changed plans and his visit to the Opera House.
V
Recipient of the narrator's letter; she is in Colorado and has expressed hatred of Charteris.
VI
The narrator writes a letter to Bettie Hamlyn before leaving for Negley.
X: He Samples New Emotions
The narrator writes a postcard to Bettie, maintaining a pretense of regular correspondence.
V
Recipient of the narrator's postcard; the narrator considers her expectations for regular writing.
XII: He Faces Himself and Remembers
The narrator sends her a cablegram and later thinks of her as a potential anchor to normal life.
V
The narrator sends her a cablegram, indicating a significant connection and his decision to re-engage with real people.
VI
The narrator appeals to Bettie to make a common man of him, suggesting she might have succeeded.
VII
The narrator considers that Bettie would not mind a visit, but also that she need not know about it.
He Baits Upon the Journey
Briefly referenced as Stella's sister, the Marquise d'Arlanges, in a comparison of Stella's gown.
XIV: He Participates in a Brave Jest
Stella's sister, the Marquise d'Arlanges, sends for the narrator after the accident and is the recipient of the false news about Peter.
He Decides to Amuse Himself
Reunites with the narrator in Fairhaven; criticizes his book and his emotional evasiveness, gently chides him.
I
The narrator comes again to Bettie Hamlyn after the funeral.
II
Bettie criticizes the narrator's book and character, and rejects his marriage proposal.
III
Learned from Aurelia Minns that the narrator was seen at the theatre in Lichfield with Stella; not particularly fond of Stella.
He Provides Copy
Bettie is quoted as having said the narrator wrote women like 'pterodactyls or some other extinct animal.'
III
Bettie is referenced as having been right about the narrator's previous inability to portray women authentically in his writing.
He Plays the Improvident Fool
Now the Marquise d'Arlanges, Lizzie criticizes the narrator's engagement to Rosalind, comparing him to Peter Blagden, and warns him against marrying Rosalind.
II
Lizzie, now the Marquise d'Arlanges, is visiting her parents. She is described as handsome, hard, and worldly, with a resemblance to her sister Stella.
III
Reveals she knew the narrator's love was for Stella; speaks gently and perceptively about the situation.
IV
Now Madame d'Arlanges, she confronts the narrator about his intentions toward Rosalind and draws parallels to Peter Blagden's treatment of Stella.
V
The narrator writes to Bettie about his happiness, despite not having communicated with her for two years.
He Calls, and Counsels, and Considers
Bettie confronts the narrator about his book coming alive and expresses her feelings about his transformation.
III
The narrator re-reads her letter for the seventeenth time.
IV
Bettie is the recipient of the narrator's earlier rhapsody about Elena, and he now feels compelled to tell her about his engagement to Avis.
V
Scolds Robin for not knowing his own mind, criticizes Elena Barry-Smith and Avis Beechinor, and philosophizes about motherhood and Setebos.
VI
Does not care for the narrator in himself, but is fond of him as a reminder of a boy from King's College; they spend three months reading old books together.
VII
Bettie is actively editing the narrator's manuscript, crossing out passages and offering sharp critiques, while also expressing a sense of loss for the person the narrator used to be.
IX
The narrator considers Bettie as someone who could make something vital of him, though he doubts he can afford her the material.
XI
The narrator returns home to Bettie for supper.
He Participates in Sundry Confidences
Engages in a candid conversation with the narrator and agrees to marry him.
II
Referenced as having predicted the mother would win.
III
Bettie is in the garden with Clarriker, teasing the narrator about his aversion to her wearing flowers.
IV
Accepts Robin's proposal despite knowing his flaws, admits she loves him for his vices and pities him.
VII
Bettie grows closer to the narrator, praises Charteris initially, but later expresses hatred for him.
He Allows the Merits of Imperfection
The narrator's capable fiancée; she understands the significance of Stella's birthday and allows him a holiday.
I
Bettie is the narrator's companion who will keep him to the mark and wring the best from him; she knows the significance of tomorrow's date.
III
Mentioned as the narrator's fiancée, who would smell alcohol on him.
He Gilds the Weathervane
Bettie is playing the piano in the house. The narrator interacts with her after Hardress leaves, and she jokes about the shooting sounds.
II
Bettie is present, playing the piano, and the narrator thinks of her fondly.
III
Playing piano in the background during the confrontation.
IV
Bettie appears on the porch, teases the narrator about his 'fat friend' Hardress and his work habits, and agrees to join him in the garden.
The Epilogue
The narrator feels compelled to tell Bettie everything, recalling her plea for honesty, but hesitates due to the potential unhappiness it would cause.
