The Eustace Diamonds · Character

Mrs. Hittaway

Lord Fawn's married sister, who schemes against Lizzie's marriage to her brother.

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Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Hittaway, Mr. Hittaway, Hittaway, the Hittaway

First appearance: Showing What the Miss Fawns Said, and What Mrs. Hittaway Thought

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Lady Fawn's eldest daughter; it is anticipated that Lucy will eventually be transferred to her household.

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Lucy Morris
Lady Fawn's eldest daughter; it is anticipated that Lucy will eventually be transferred to her household.
Showing What the Miss Fawns Said, and What Mrs. Hittaway Thought
Mrs. Hittaway warns her mother Lady Fawn against Lizzie, describing her as false, profligate, and a vixen, and advises against visiting.
Lord Fawn at His Office
Confronts Lord Fawn at his office, warning him against Lizzie's deceitful nature and past debts.
XVIII: “And I Have Nothing to Give”
Actively investigates Lizzie's past and the diamond transaction with Mr. Benjamin, sharing her findings with Lady Fawn, Mr. Camperdown, and Lord Fawn.
Mr. and Mrs. Hittaway in Scotland
Guest at Lady Pierrepoint's; actively investigates Lizzie Eustace's conduct, interviews Mr. Gowran, and writes to her sister Amelia about Lizzie's relationship with Frank Greystock.
Mr. and Mrs. Hittaway in Scotland
Chairman of the Board of Civil Appeals; accompanies his wife to Scotland as a guest at Lady Pierrepoint's estate.
Lady Linlithgow at Home
Mrs. Hittaway writes letters claiming Lizzie intends to marry Frank Greystock and that Frank never meant to marry Lucy.
Job's Comforters
Strongly opposes Lord Fawn's potential marriage to Lizzie and decides to write to Lord Mount Thistle in Scotland to intervene.
Mr. Gowran Up in London
Diligently spreads rumors about Lizzie and Frank to protect her brother Lord Fawn; arranges for Andy Gowran to come to London.
Let It Be as Though It Had Never Been
Actively schemes to prevent Lord Fawn from marrying Lizzie Eustace by gathering evidence of Lizzie's misconduct, and dismisses Lucy Morris's hopes as unrealistic.
LXVII: The Eye of the Public
Persistently advises Lord Fawn against marrying Lizzie, calling her a 'nasty, low, scheming, ill-conducted, dishonest little wretch.'

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