# Mrs. Abigail — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide

> Mrs. Abigail in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Abigail

**First appearance:** 0001-the-history-of-tom-jones-a-foundling

## Who they are

Servant to Lady Bellaston who assists in her schemes.

## In the story

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

The haughty waiting-woman who demands fine treatment, insults the inn staff, and reveals knowledge of the Allworthy family.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/vi)

The landlady who discovers her maid Grace with the Merry-Andrew, beats her, and rails against the puppet show, blaming it for corrupting servants.

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