Suzanne Blair

IX

The Hon. Mrs. Clarence Blair, a well-known society lady, befriends Anne on deck and helps her feel better.

XI

Mrs. Blair nicknames Anne 'gipsy girl,' discusses the voyage, and mentions a steward returning a roll of films to her cabin during the night.

XII

Mrs. Clarence Blair; one of the few women Sir Eustace enjoys talking to; has a sense of humor.

XIII

Refuses to dress up, expresses desire to go to Rhodesia, asks about diamond thefts.

XIV

Listens to Anne's story, helps decipher the note, and provides background on Nadina and the international criminal organization.

XV

Identifies the diamonds as genuine, speculates on the mystery, and encourages Anne to share her feelings.

XVI

Discusses strategy with Anne and plans to use Sir Eustace's invitation to travel to Rhodesia.

XVII

Mentioned as having accepted Pedler's invitation to Rhodesia; she also thought Colonel Race was invited.

XVIII

Interacts with Anne in the hotel, discusses Pagett's black eye, and later leaves to lunch with friends.

XIX

Mentioned by Anne as a friend who knows her whereabouts, though she is not present.

XX

Suzanne agrees to watch Sir Eustace and Colonel Race, helps Anne with her plan to pretend to leave for Durban.

XXI

Suzanne is on the observation platform with Colonel Race; she says nothing but her eyes ask many questions.

XXII

Traveling with the group; takes photographs from the train and buys wooden animals with Anne.

XXIII

Travels with Anne; discusses Pagett's guilt and argues that his sinister face makes him unlikely to be a criminal.

XXIV

Travels with Anne, comments on Anne's fey mood, and discusses the safety of the diamonds.

XXV

Mentioned as Anne's friend who would be anxious about her disappearance.

XXVII

Mentioned as having held the diamonds; Anne is to stay with her and await instructions.

XXVIII

Bursts into Pedler's room in distress after finding Anne missing; later changes her attitude toward Race and entrusts Pedler with two wooden boxes.

XXIX

Sends a telegram to Pedler confirming Anne's safety in Kimberley.

Chapter: The Telegram and Pagett's Secret

Joins Anne in Kimberley, expresses doubts about Harry, discusses the diamonds and her husband Clarence.

XXXIII

Mentioned as having hidden the diamonds in the giraffe and kept in communication with Harry and Race.

XXXV

Greets Anne in Cape Town and helps plan the trousseau and wedding.

XXXVI

Writes a letter to Anne, calling them 'lunatics in love,' sending frying pans and pâté as a wedding gift, and later cabling congratulations on the birth of Anne's son.