Eleanore Leavenworth

Mary Leavenworth

Eleanore and Mary are cousins living together, with Eleanore protective and Mary more worldly and secretive, creating a tense sibling-like bond.

Mr. Gryce

Eleanore is a suspect interviewed by Mr. Gryce, who treats her with suspicion but also respect for her composure.

Mr. Harwell

Eleanore and Mr. Harwell have a formal employer-secretary relationship, with Harwell showing nervous devotion to her.

Mr. Gryce

Eleanore is a suspect interviewed by Mr. Gryce, who treats her with suspicion but also respect for her composure.

Mary Leavenworth

Eleanore and Mary are cousins living together, with Eleanore protective and Mary more worldly and secretive, creating a tense sibling-like bond.

Mary Leavenworth

Eleanore and Mary are cousins living together, with Eleanore protective and Mary more worldly and secretive, creating a tense sibling-like bond.

Mr. Harwell

Eleanore and Mr. Harwell have a formal employer-secretary relationship, with Harwell showing nervous devotion to her.

Mr. Gryce

Eleanore is a suspect interviewed by Mr. Gryce, who treats her with suspicion but also respect for her composure.

Mr. Harwell

Eleanore and Mr. Harwell have a formal employer-secretary relationship, with Harwell showing nervous devotion to her.

A Great Case

Mentioned as one of the nieces; the narrator is asked to assist the ladies.

II: The Coroner’s Inquest

Mentioned indirectly; the narrator imagines her likeness in a portrait on the wall.

III: Facts and Deductions

Identified as the niece with whom Mr. Leavenworth had a shadow; she faints upon discovering the body, then stays by the library table after ordering its removal.

A Clue

Mentioned as the person Hannah intended to seek for toothache medicine; also seen coming out of the library with a piece of paper after the body was found.

Expert Testimony

Mentioned by Mr. Harwell as having been seen with the pistol, asking how to load, aim, and fire it.

VI: Sidelights

Initially standing in an attitude of antagonism, she becomes visibly terrified and trembling upon being seen, later leaning on Mr. Gryce's arm as she descends the stairs, half-fainting.

VII: Mary Leavenworth

Present at the inquest, shows tension and concern when Mary is questioned about a paper she may have had.

VIII: Circumstantial Evidence

Testifies at the inquest, denies taking a paper, refuses to answer about the key, and faints after the handkerchief evidence is presented.

IX: A Discovery

Mentioned as the subject of suspicion; reportedly acted nervously and asked for water while being watched by Fobbs.

X: Mr. Gryce Receives New Impetus

Confronted about the key; refuses to answer questions and leaves the room, maintaining her silence.

The Summons

Not seen directly but sends an urgent summons to the narrator; remains in her room after the inquest.

XII: Eleanore

Found in despair over newspaper accusations; protests her innocence and performs a ritualistic act at her uncle's bedside to prove it.

XIII: The Problem

Defends her innocence, admits to taking a paper from the library table and destroying it, but refuses to reveal how she obtained the key or what she heard.

XIV: Mr. Gryce at Home

Believed by the narrator to be sacrificing herself for someone she loves; her innocence is asserted.

Ways Opening

Sends a note to the narrator giving her address but requesting no visits as she is too ill.

XVI: The Will of a Millionaire

Receives a modest legacy; questions the narrator about guilt and redemption.

The Beginning of Great Surprises

Mentioned as the subject of suspicion; her silence about the key is discussed; she allegedly told Mary about the key.

XVIII: On the Stairs

Referenced as having refused to see Clavering on the murder night.

XXI: A Prejudice

Implicitly connected to the letter and the possibility of a relationship with Clavering, causing the narrator concern.

Patchwork

Subject of Clavering's letter; suspected of taking the paper from her uncle's table and dropping the key into the fire.

XXIII: The Story of a Charming Woman

Found crouching by the fire in the Veeley library; she speaks with the narrator about her isolation, her concern for Mary, and her anxiety about the investigation.

A Report Followed by Smoke

Secretly married to Clavering; Mr. Gryce believes she is innocent despite circumstantial evidence.

XXV: Timothy Cook

Her photograph is placed on the mantelpiece but Cook does not recognize her; she is not the bride.

Mr. Gryce Explains Himself

Believed by Mr. Gryce to know the key point fixing the crime on Mary; she is the one he plans to arrest unless the missing link is found.

XXXI: Q

Mentioned as irretrievably injured by Hannah's death.

Mrs. Belden’s Narrative

Shows sisterly concern and moral resolve, confronting Mary about the secret marriage and insisting on witnessing the ceremony to protect her honor.

Unexpected Testimony

Mentioned in Hannah's letter as being wrongly suspected.

Book IV: The Problem Solved

Exonerated as the real culprit is identified.

XXXV: Fine Work

Her diary is examined; it records Mary's secret marriage to Henry Clavering and Mr. Leavenworth's threat to disinherit Mary.

Gathered Threads

Mentioned as having accused Mary and as being in a position of peril due to circumstantial evidence.

Culmination

Mentioned as having been wronged by Mary's silence and believed Mary guilty.

A Full Confession

Suspected by the narrator of the crime; her handkerchief is used to clean the murder weapon, and she is manipulated by Mary.

XXXIX: The Outcome of a Great Crime

Overjoyed and remorseful upon learning the truth; goes to Mary to beg forgiveness and refuses to accept the tainted fortune.