# Mrs. Elmer Ford — The Little Nugget character guide

> Mrs. Elmer Ford in The Little Nugget by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Elmer Ford

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Snapshot

Ogden's imperious, restless mother, who once kidnapped her own son for a friend's sake and now wants Peter Burns to try again.

## Who they are

Mrs. Elmer Ford is a wealthy New Yorker whose hard, imperious manner softens only before her son's portrait; she paces her hotel suite like a caged tigress, waiting for word of him. Convinced her financier husband's world will ruin the boy, she has already committed one kidnapping herself and coolly enlists Peter Burns for another, trading on his old feelings for her. Her jealous streak toward Audrey Blake and her serene assumption of Peter's consent make her both the engine and the moral tangle of the early plot.

## Relationships

### [Ogden Ford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/ogden_ford)

_family_

Mrs. Ford is Ogden's mother, who is alternately indulgent and exasperated by her son's behavior.

### [Ogden Ford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/ogden_ford)

_family_

Mrs. Ford is Ogden's mother, who is alternately indulgent and exasperated by her son's behavior.

## In the story

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

Overjoyed at Ogden's return, pays Cynthia, and discusses custody issues with Lord Mountry.

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

Discusses Ogden's kidnapping with Cynthia, expresses resignation but remains determined.

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

Ogden's mother, who is seeking a tutor for her son and is involved in the custody arrangements.

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

Mrs. Ford is the mother of Ogden, staying at the Hotel Guelph. Cynthia is acting on behalf of Nesta (Mrs. Ford) to reunite her with her son.

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

Mentioned in Cynthia's letter as worrying about Ogden's whereabouts.

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

Referenced as the mother to whom Peter plans to return Ogden.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_nugget_se/chapters/xiii)

Accused by Audrey of manipulating Peter into kidnapping Ogden; referenced in the emotional confrontation.

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

Mentioned as being in contact with Mrs. Drassilis regarding the kidnapping plot.

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

Arrives at Sanstead House with Mrs. Drassilis, mistakes Peter for Sam, later negotiates with Sam for her son.

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