# Mrs. Miller — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide > Mrs. Miller in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Jones, Mrs. Miller . Jones, poor Jones, V Mrs. Miller, This Mrs. Miller **First appearance:** 0001-the-history-of-tom-jones-a-foundling ## Snapshot A warm-hearted London landlady who takes Tom Jones at his word and becomes the rare respectable ally he can trust. ## Who they are Mrs. Miller keeps a lodging-house in London and, having once been befriended by Mr. Allworthy, is predisposed to think well of his adopted son. She listens to Jones's history with ready sympathy and lends him her house for an assignation she half-suspects is not what he claims, caught between her honest instincts and her willingness to be persuaded. Her kindness matters because it gives Tom, adrift in the city, a household where decency still has a foothold — and because her family's fortunes quietly tie her fate to his. ## Relationships ### [Tom Jones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/characters/tom_jones) _friendship_ Mrs. Miller is a kind landlady who becomes a maternal friend and supporter of Tom in London. ### [Tom Jones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/characters/tom_jones) _friendship_ Mrs. Miller is a kind landlady who becomes a maternal friend and supporter of Tom in London. ### [Tom Jones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/characters/tom_jones) _friendship_ Mrs. Miller is a kind landlady who becomes a maternal friend and supporter of Tom in London. ## In the story ### [Book XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/book-xiii) Provides lodging and support to Tom during his time in London. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/v) The widow of a clergyman, mistress of the house in Bond Street; described as innocent, cheerful, and a warm friend; mother of Nancy and Betty. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/vi) Hosts the breakfast; approves Nightingale's sentiments; refuses masquerade tickets for herself and Nancy, citing propriety. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/viii) Hosts dinner; recounts visiting her poor cousin Mrs. Anderson; accepts ten guineas from Jones for the family. ### [A Chapter Which, Though Short, May Draw Tears from Some Eyes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/x) Introduces her cousin to Jones; praises Jones throughout the evening; is strict and nice in her principles. ### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/iii) Confronts Jones about late-night visitors and reveals her knowledge of his connection to Mr. Allworthy. ### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/iv) Gave Jones warning about his late-night company, concerned for her daughters' reputations. ### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/v) Tells Jones her life story, expresses gratitude to Mr. Allworthy, and warns Jones about wicked women. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/vi) Distraught mother who confides in Jones about her daughter's ruin. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/viii) Nancy's mother, at whose house young Nightingale lodged; her reduced circumstances are noted. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ix) Overwhelmed with gratitude toward Jones, she throws herself at his feet and thanks him as the preserver of her family. ### [A short chapter, which concludes the book](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/x) Nancy's mother, also disquieted by the preceding events and the altered atmosphere. ### [Book XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/book-xv) Mrs. Miller is present in the London narrative. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/viii) Gently remonstrates with Jones about the disturbance, then joyfully accompanies the wedding party to Doctors' Commons. ### [Containing love-letters of several sorts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ix) Celebrates her daughter's wedding and expresses gratitude toward Jones for his role in the match. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/x) Distressed by Mr. Allworthy's letter requesting lodgings, but relieved by Jones's generous offer; her maternal joy is stirred when Jones calls her daughter 'Mrs. Nightingale'. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xi) Friend of Mrs. Hunt and landlady of Tom's lodging; her household provided Mrs. Hunt with a character of Tom. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/v) Attends the play with Jones and her younger daughter. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ii) Passionately defends Tom Jones, recounting his kindness and generosity to her family. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/v) Visits Jones in prison, comforts him, and agrees to deliver his letter to Sophia. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/vi) Mrs. Miller visits Sophia to deliver a letter from Tom Jones, pleading for compassion and recounting Tom's good deeds. ### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/vii) Pleads for Jones, expresses gratitude, and secures Allworthy's help for her daughter's marriage. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/viii) Mrs. Miller delivers a letter to Sophia and is later intercepted by Mrs. Western, who learns of the secret correspondence. ### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ix) She delivers a sorrowful report to Jones about her embassy to Sophia, deepening his dejection. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/iii) Receives news from Nightingale about the wounded gentleman's recovery and Jones's innocence; also learns of Allworthy's discovery of a treasure belonging to Jones. ### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/v) Defends Jones, suspects Blifil, and prevents Allworthy's visit after learning of the incest revelation. ### [Wherein the history begins to draw towards a conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/x) Attempts to reconcile Sophia with Tom, reports Sophia's firm rejection and her own embellishments. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xi) Rejoices at Tom's reconciliation with Allworthy and demands Blifil's removal from her house. ### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xii) Mentioned by Tom as having acquainted Sophia with the whole truth of his past conduct. ### [Chapter the Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/chapter-the-last) Rejoices in her daughter Nancy's marriage to young Nightingale and in Tom's happiness. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/characters/mrs_miller - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/characters