# Mrs. Polly — The History of Mr. Polly character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the unveracious Polly, Minnie

**First appearance:** 0014-iv-mr-polly-an-orphan

## Who they are

Mr. Polly's mother, a minor figure in his past.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as 'the unveracious Polly' and 'Minnie,' one of the Larkins cousins, affectionate and free with endearments.

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

Returns home with a grievance about piecework at the carpet place, adding to the domestic atmosphere.

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