# Mrs. Wellington Bry — The House of Mirth character guide

> Mrs. Wellington Bry in The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Bry, Louisa Bry, Louisa

**First appearance:** 0010-x

## Who they are

A wealthy social climber who hosts lavish parties.

## In the story

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/x)

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

### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/i)

Louisa Bry struggles with social pretensions, trying to be queenly and failing to impress European aristocrats.

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

Mrs. Bry is seen in the casino and is the subject of Carry Fisher's story about the Duchess's snub.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/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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