# Mrs. Benson — The Lady of the Barge character guide

> Mrs. Benson in The Lady of the Barge by W. W. Jacobs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Benson

**First appearance:** 0000-the-lady-of-the-barge

## Who they are

A female character, possibly related to Jem Benson.

## In the story

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

Bids goodnight to her son and asks about Wilfred, accepting Jem's explanation that he has gone.

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

Mrs. Benson appears briefly in the porch, chiding Jem for keeping Olive out late and suggesting the well be filled in.

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