The Dark Other · Character

Mrs. Lane

Patricia's mother, concerned about her daughter's well-being.

minor

Mrs. Lane's tie to Patricia Lane is one of the pressures that moves The Dark Other—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as Pat's mother, who is out playing bridge and is a patient of Dr.

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With Patricia Lane (family): Mrs. Lane is Patricia's mother, concerned for her daughter's wellbeing but often kept in the dark. With Patricia Lane (family): Mrs. Lane is Patricia's mother, concerned for her daughter's…

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Family
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Character groups

Supporting and Familial Characters
Protagonist
Nicholas and the Dark Entity

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Setup
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Aftermath
Closing

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Patricia Lane
family · positive
Patricia Lane
family · positive

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Mrs. Lane appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II: Science of Mind
Mentioned as Pat's mother, who is out playing bridge and is a patient of Dr. Horker.
VII: The Red Eyes Return
Mrs. Lane briefly interacts with Pat, expressing curiosity about Nick and showing a casual, trusting attitude toward her daughter's independence.
XI: Wreckage
Referenced as being unaware of Pat's ordeal; Dr. Horker and Pat plan to tell her it was an automobile accident.
XII: Letter from Lucifer
Mentioned as having lectured Pat about the dangers of gasoline and being out somewhere; she is not directly present in the chapter.
XIII: Indecision
Mrs. Lane is mentioned as being at the club, and Pat reflects that her mother has likely spread the accident story.
XIV: Bizarre Explanation
Appears briefly, questioning Pat's decision to go out and commenting on her appearance.
XVIII: Vanished
Briefly appears opening mail, exchanges a few words with Pat about Dr. Horker.
XIX: Man or Monster?
Pat's mother, who notices Pat's eagerness for the mail and is described as a precious, trusting parent.
XXI: A Question of Synapses
Pat's mother is mentioned as being at the Club, not present at home.

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