# Annie — The History of Mr. Polly character guide

> Annie in The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Annie, cousin Annie, Cousin Annie

**First appearance:** 0000-i-beginnings-and-the-bazaar

## Who they are

Miriam's sister, who marries Mr. Voules.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Polly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/mr_polly)

_romantic_

Annie is Mr. Polly's childhood sweetheart and the object of his lasting romantic affection and regret.

### [Mr. Polly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/mr_polly)

_romantic_

Annie is Mr. Polly's childhood sweetheart and the object of his lasting romantic affection and regret.

### [Mr. Polly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/mr_polly)

_romantic_

Annie is Mr. Polly's childhood sweetheart and the object of his lasting romantic affection and regret.

## In the story

### [Mr. Polly an Orphan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iv-mr-polly-an-orphan)

Cousin Annie, one of the Larkins sisters, who becomes sentimental and expresses enjoyment of the funeral.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iii)

One of the Larkins cousins, lively and talkative, who jokes about dandling Mr. Polly.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iv)

One of the Larkins cousins, with blue eyes and a red mouth, lively and risible, sharing a carriage with Mr. Polly.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/v)

Giggles and jokes with Mr. Polly; comments on his forgetfulness about returning to work.

### [Mr. Polly Takes a Vacation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/v-mr-polly-takes-a-vacation)

One of the Larkins cousins, mentioned as part of the developing relationships with Mr. Polly.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/ii)

Annie is mentioned as being at work and not present during the visit.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iii)

Meets the group after work, claims Mr. Polly's company, and confesses the rings were from a prize packet.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iv)

One of the Larkins cousins; described as screaming and shouting, but interesting to Mr. Polly.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/v)

One of the Larkins cousins; relations develop with Mr. Polly.

### [VI: Miriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/vi-miriam)

Mentioned as being in sight at the end of the park scene; part of the Larkins family dynamic.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as being out with her millinery work; Mr. Polly later suggests going to meet her.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the person Miriam and Mr. Polly are supposed to meet.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as one of the cousins Mr. Polly kisses.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iv)

One of the bridesmaids, who laughs and cries, and makes a remark about Miriam always being at home.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/vii)

Talking vigorously to a friend; Uncle Pentstemon criticizes her as a 'gadabout grinny' who ruined his mushroom bed.

### [Miriam Revisited](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/x-miriam-revisited)

Miriam's sister, now middle-aged and no longer hilarious; works in the shop and tells Mr. Polly about the supposed drowning and insurance.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/ii)

Miriam's sister, now middle-aged and no longer hilarious; she serves Mr. Polly tea and recounts the story of his supposed drowning.

## Links

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