# Mrs. Drassilis — The Little Nugget character guide

> Mrs. Drassilis in The Little Nugget by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Who they are

Cynthia's mother, a presence at the school.

## In the story

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

Cynthia's mother; confronts Peter angrily at the ball, accusing him of spoiling Cynthia's chances.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/chapters/iv)

Visits Peter at Sanstead, bringing news and further complicating the situation.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/chapters/viii)

Revealed to have been scheming to separate Peter and Cynthia; her visit to Peter is part of the plot.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/chapters/xiv)

Revealed to be in communication with Mrs. Ford, involved in the kidnapping conspiracy.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/chapters/xv)

Visits Peter at Sanstead, leading to his expulsion.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/chapters/xvi)

Arrives in a red car with an unknown dark-haired woman, interrupting Peter and Audrey's final moment.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/chapters/xvii)

Accompanies Mrs. Ford, identifies Peter, and is dismissed by Mrs. Ford.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/chapters/xviii)

Mrs. Drassilis visits Peter to persuade him to release Cynthia from their engagement, revealing Cynthia's love for Lord Mountry.

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