# Miss Frost — The Lost Girl character guide

> Miss Frost in The Lost Girl by D. H. Lawrence.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0002-iii-the-maternity-nurse

## Who they are

A nurse who trains Alvina in maternity work.

## In the story

### [The Decline of Manchester House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_girl_se/chapters/i-the-decline-of-manchester-house)

The governess who becomes the de facto head of the household, protecting Alvina and Mrs. Houghton from James's vagaries.

### [II: The Rise of Alvina Houghton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_girl_se/chapters/ii-the-rise-of-alvina-houghton)

Alvina's governess, who raised her to be demure and refined, but is troubled by Alvina's hidden derisive side.

### [III: The Maternity Nurse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_girl_se/chapters/iii-the-maternity-nurse)

Agitated by Alvina's announcement, tries to dissuade her but ultimately supports her decision.

### [Two Women Die](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_girl_se/chapters/iv-two-women-die)

Becomes tired and irritable, grieves bitterly over Mrs. Houghton's death, and later dies herself.

## Links

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