Isabel Boncassen

Lord Silverbridge

Isabel and Silverbridge fall deeply in love and marry, overcoming class barriers and family opposition.

Lord Silverbridge

Isabel and Silverbridge fall deeply in love and marry, overcoming class barriers and family opposition.

Lord Silverbridge

Isabel and Silverbridge fall deeply in love and marry, overcoming class barriers and family opposition.

Mrs. Montacute Jones's Garden-Party

The American beauty who charms Silverbridge with her vitality and wit; they walk and talk together.

What Came of the Meeting

Mentioned as an American woman Silverbridge finds captivating, though he considers her out of the question for marriage.

Miss Boncassen's River-Party. No. 1

Hosts a river party at Maidenhead; enjoys Silverbridge's attention and discusses American vs. English manners.

Miss Boncassen's River-Party. No. 2

Refuses to dance with Silverbridge but dances with Dolly Longstaff; playfully deflects Dolly's declaration of love; invites Silverbridge to visit the next day.

The Langham Hotel

Reflects on her feelings about English society and her interactions with Dolly Longstaff and Lord Silverbridge.

Killancodlem

Plays lawn tennis and dances with Silverbridge; receives his declaration of love with cautious reserve, agreeing to think about it.

XL: “And Then!”

Responds to Silverbridge's declaration by asking him to wait three months and consult his friends. Reveals her grandfather was a Dutch labourer in New York.

There Shall Not Be Another Word About It

Silverbridge's true love, but he cannot yet confess it to his father; the Duke is unaware of her.

Miss Boncassen's Idea of Heaven

Confesses to Lady Mary that Silverbridge has proposed; reflects on her love and ambition to be accepted by his family.

The Party at Custins Is Broken Up

Walks with the Duke, arguing about American vs. English social mobility; hopes the Duke's liberal views might allow her marriage to Silverbridge.

The Duke's Guests

Accepts the invitation and writes a playful note to Mary, adding a cryptic line: 'I wonder, I wonder, I wonder!'

Miss Boncassen Tells the Truth

Confesses her love for Silverbridge in the billiard-room but refuses to marry him without the Duke's approval.

LIII: “Then I Am as Proud as a Queen”

Insists on the Duke's consent for marriage, watches Silverbridge's inaction, and walks with him among the ruins.

No One Can Tell What May Come to Pass

Not present but central to Silverbridge's unspoken intention to marry her; the Duke does not recall her.

LXI: “Bone of My Bone”

Silverbridge declares his love for her and his intention to marry her, contingent on the Duke's approval, which she herself stipulated.

He Is Such a Beast

Now in London; Silverbridge seeks consolation from her after leaving the hunt.

Brook Street

Receives Silverbridge, expresses her love but insists on the Duke's consent before marriage, showing independence and wisdom.

Pert Poppet!

The object of both Silverbridge's and Dolly's affections; referred to as a 'pert poppet' by Dolly and as Silverbridge's 'Holy of Holies.'

Love May Be a Great Misfortune

Briefly appears at the lunch party, teasing Silverbridge, but leaves before he can speak with her privately.

What Am I to Say, Sir?

Attends the opening of Parliament; later goes to the theatre with Mrs. Montacute Jones, missing Silverbridge's visit.

Carlton Terrace

Visits Carlton Terrace with her mother to be accepted by the Duke; receives a ring from the Duke that belonged to his late wife; reflects on the responsibilities of becoming a Duchess.

LXXIII: “I Have Never Loved You”

Mentioned as Silverbridge's fiancée; Mabel alludes to her as the 'American beauty' and the one Silverbridge has chosen.

Let Us Drink a Glass of Wine Together

Sensitive to her mother's discomfort, she supports her while looking forward to her marriage.

Mabel, Goodbye

Mentioned as the woman Silverbridge loves and will marry; Mabel expresses jealousy and hatred toward her.

The First Wedding

The bride-to-be, preparing for her wedding; her marriage presents are listed in newspapers.

The Second Wedding

Now married to Silverbridge, she enjoys showing her English husband to American friends during their three-month stay in the States.