# Hemming — The Greene Murder Case character guide

> Hemming in The Greene Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the pious Hemming, The maid Hemming

**First appearance:** 0006-iii-at-the-greene-mansion

## Who they are

A pious and nervous maid in the Greene household.

## In the story

### [X: The Closing of a Door](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/chapters/x-the-closing-of-a-door)

Provides a religiously colored account of the Greene household's dysfunction, viewing the murders as divine punishment.

### [XV: The Murderer in the House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/chapters/xv-the-murderer-in-the-house)

The maid; claims she was in the laundry all morning and knew of the murder only through Sproot. Speaks volubly of divine punishment.

### [XXI: A Depleted Household](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/chapters/xxi-a-depleted-household)

Accuses Sibella of immoral conduct with Von Blon; departs the household permanently at noon.

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