Mrs. Carbuncle

Lizzie Eustace

Mrs. Carbuncle acts as Lizzie's companion and confidante, though their bond is based on mutual social ambition and manipulation.

Lord Fawn

Lord Fawn interacts with Mrs. Carbuncle as a fellow socialite, but he distrusts her influence over Lizzie and Lucinda.

Lucinda Roanoke

Mrs. Carbuncle is Lucinda's aunt and guardian, pushing her into a marriage with Lord Fawn for financial gain despite Lucinda's misery.

Lucy Morris

Lucy and Mrs. Carbuncle are acquaintances through Lizzie's circle, with Lucy disapproving of Mrs. Carbuncle's scheming nature.

Lizzie Eustace

Mrs. Carbuncle acts as Lizzie's companion and confidante, though their bond is based on mutual social ambition and manipulation.

Lord Fawn

Lord Fawn interacts with Mrs. Carbuncle as a fellow socialite, but he distrusts her influence over Lizzie and Lucinda.

Lizzie Eustace

Mrs. Carbuncle acts as Lizzie's companion and confidante, though their bond is based on mutual social ambition and manipulation.

Lucinda Roanoke

Mrs. Carbuncle is Lucinda's aunt and guardian, pushing her into a marriage with Lord Fawn for financial gain despite Lucinda's misery.

Lord Fawn

Lord Fawn interacts with Mrs. Carbuncle as a fellow socialite, but he distrusts her influence over Lizzie and Lucinda.

Lucy Morris

Lucy and Mrs. Carbuncle are acquaintances through Lizzie's circle, with Lucy disapproving of Mrs. Carbuncle's scheming nature.

Lucinda Roanoke

Mrs. Carbuncle is Lucinda's aunt and guardian, pushing her into a marriage with Lord Fawn for financial gain despite Lucinda's misery.

Lizzie's Guests

Arrives with her niece Lucinda; described as a bold, audacious woman of uncertain means who maintains a fashionable appearance.

Lizzie's First Day

Part of Lizzie's hunting party, socially adept, and helps manage the group's logistics.

Nappie's Grey Horse

Present at the hunt, she comments on the ground and accompanies Lucinda.

Sir Griffin Takes an Unfair Advantage

Lucinda's aunt, who rushes to her niece after the accident and is concerned about her welfare.

XL: “You Are Not Angry?”

Participates in the hunt and later discusses the day's events, showing concern for Mr. Nappie's treatment.

Likewise the Bears in Couples Agree

Orchestrates Lucinda's engagement; speaks with Sir Griffin to confirm the match and reassures herself with the song about bears.

Sunday Morning

Mrs. Carbuncle is eager to secure the match, urging Lucinda to avoid Sir Griffin to prevent him from escaping the engagement.

Life at Portray

Advises Lizzie about the diamonds, discusses Lucinda's marriage to Sir Griffin, and negotiates financial arrangements for their shared life at Portray and in London.

A Midnight Adventure

Informs Lord George about the diamonds and their value.

The Journey to London

Travels with the party; laughs at Lord George's joke.

XLVIII: Lizzie’s Condition

Mrs. Carbuncle initially protests against the search of Lizzie's belongings but later changes her mind and supports Mr. Bunfit's request, adding to Lizzie's distress.

Bunfit and Gager

Assents to the search proposal, causing Lizzie to faint; later orders Bunfit to leave.

In Hertford Street

Anxious for the marriage to proceed, defends Lizzie's presence in the house, and tries to manage the quarrels between Sir Griffin and others.

Mrs. Carbuncle Goes to the Theatre

Determined to go to the theatre despite the household crisis; she discusses the play and pressures Lizzie about Lord George.

Lizzie's Sickroom

Mrs. Carbuncle acts as a gatekeeper, relaying messages and discouraging Lizzie from seeing Lord George, citing propriety and police scrutiny.

Job's Comforters

Perseveres in her efforts to marry her niece Lucinda Roanoke to Sir Griffin Tewett despite opposition from both parties.

Lizzie's Great Friend

Reports a violent scene between Sir Griffin and Lucinda; becomes affectionate toward Lizzie and asks for a loan of £250 to secure Lucinda's marriage.

The Corsair Is Afraid

Angry at the newspaper paragraph calling the house Lizzie's; she fears further legal trouble.

Tribute

Actively arranges Lucinda's marriage and wedding presents, urging Lizzie to stay in London until the wedding.

The Aspirations of Mr. Emilius

Receives the gold salver from Mr. Emilius and suspects he is after Portray Castle; discusses his courtship with Lizzie.

I Cannot Do It

Desperately tries to convince Lucinda to proceed with the wedding; weeps and collapses when Lucinda refuses.

Alas!

Prostrated by the failure of the wedding and burdened by debt; seeks Lizzie's help but is refused.

Lizzie Is Threatened with the Treadmill

Confronts Lizzie, accusing her of perjury and threatening her with legal consequences including the treadmill and loss of property.

Lizzie's Last Lover

Sends Lizzie a note severing their acquaintance and making arrangements to leave the house; Lizzie writes to her demanding repayment of a loan and return of silver.

Lord George Gives His Reasons

Exchanges notes with Lizzie about spoons and money, accusing Lizzie of perjury and claiming debts.

Once More at Portray

Mentioned as Lizzie's selected friend who victimized her.