# Susan — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Susan Chambermaid

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

## Who they are

Chambermaid at the inn at Upton who gossips about the guests.

## In the story

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xv)

Chambermaid who, with the drawer, refuses to answer Jones's bell until the lieutenant intervenes.

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

The robust chambermaid who supports her mistress in the fight, particularly against Partridge.

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

The chambermaid who fought with Partridge; she accepts peace after their scuffle.

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

The chambermaid who, bribed with guineas, leads Mr. Fitzpatrick to Mrs. Waters's room.

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

The chambermaid who is rejected by Mrs. Abigail and mutters indignantly.

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

The chambermaid who confirms Tom is not in his bed and reveals Partridge's gossip about Sophia.

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