# Gladys — The Cords of Vanity character guide

> Gladys in The Cords of Vanity by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Gladys

**First appearance:** 0010-i-he-sits-out-a-dance

## Who they are

A young woman, a friend of the narrator's sister.

## Relationships

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_friendship_

Gladys is a female friend or acquaintance who interacts socially with the narrator.

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_friendship_

Gladys is a female friend or acquaintance who interacts socially with the narrator.

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_friendship_

Gladys is a female friend or acquaintance who interacts socially with the narrator.

## In the story

### [X: He Samples New Emotions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/chapters/x-he-samples-new-emotions)

Gladys, Gillian's young daughter, adores the narrator and is the initial reason for Gillian's interest in him.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/chapters/i)

A plump young girl who 'runned away' and listens to the narrator's story about the Flowery Kingdom.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the object of Gillian's earlier love, which led to Gillian loving the narrator.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/chapters/vii)

The Hardresses' daughter, who adores the narrator and is a source of his aversion.

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