The House of Mirth · Character
Mattie Gormer
A wealthy but vulgar woman who befriends Lily for a time.
minor
Also known as Mattie, Mrs. Gormer
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Mattie Gormer shows up with force in Chapter VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Lily's hostess on Long Island; Bertha Dorset is now cultivating her and spreading rumors about Lily.
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