The House of Mirth · Character

Mrs. Wellington Bry

A wealthy social climber who hosts lavish parties.

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Also known as Mrs. Bry, Louisa Bry, Louisa

First appearance: Chapter X

Mrs. Wellington Bry shows up with force in Chapter X. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hosts the Adirondack party; a socially ambitious woman who relies on Carry Fisher's direction.

Mrs. Wellington Bry first appears in 0010 x.

In Chapter X: Hosts the Adirondack party; a socially ambitious woman who relies on Carry Fisher's direction.

Later, in Chapter I: Louisa Bry struggles with social pretensions, trying to be queenly and failing to impress European aristocrats.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Chapter X
Hosts the Adirondack party; a socially ambitious woman who relies on Carry Fisher's direction.
Chapter I
Louisa Bry struggles with social pretensions, trying to be queenly and failing to impress European aristocrats.
Chapter II
Mrs. Bry is seen in the casino and is the subject of Carry Fisher's story about the Duchess's snub.
Chapter III
Throned in apoplectic majesty at the dinner, she shines with gratitude toward Lily for helping to organize the successful event.

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