The Last Chronicle of Barset · Character

Lady Julia De Guest

A softhearted, strong-willed noblewoman who takes Johnny Eames under her wing and cannot resist arranging the marriages of young people she has decided to approve.

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Also known as Lady Julia, Julia

First appearance: xxvii a hero at home

As a supporting figure in The Last Chronicle of Barset, Lady Julia De Guest is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Writes a letter to John Eames, updating him on family matters and expressing concern about Lily Dale's state of mind.

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Lady Julia De Guest belongs to the older generation of Barsetshire gentry, a woman accustomed to having her way in family matters and genuinely generous in the causes she adopts. She classifies young women into sheep and goats with absolute confidence, and once she has decided someone is a sheep, her favour is not withdrawn. Her protective interest in Johnny Eames and her eagerness to manage other people's romances make her a persistent, well-meaning force in the novel's social manoeuvring.

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Up in London
Writes a letter to John Eames, updating him on family matters and expressing concern about Lily Dale's state of mind.
Down at Allington
Toasts John Eames at dinner; wins at cards; mentioned as a friend of Johnny Eames.
Miss Lily Dale's Logic
Lady Julia hosts the lunch and tries to comfort John Eames after Lily and Grace leave. She perceives that Lily's departure may have been due to Grace's discomfort rather than John's presence.
Lily Dale Writes Two Words in Her Book
Lady Julia comforts John after his rejection and rewards him with a bottle of port.

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