# Mrs. Hardress — The Cords of Vanity character guide

> Mrs. Hardress in The Cords of Vanity by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Jasper Hardress's mother, an elderly matriarch.

## In the story

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

Greets the narrator with teasing references to past flirtations.

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

Gladys's mother, who takes her away and engages in a witty exchange with the narrator, nicknaming him 'Jack.'

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

Mentioned as having found the narrator better company after drinks.

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