The Middle Temple Murder · Character

Jessie Aylmore

The daughter of Stephen Aylmore, romantically linked to Ronald Breton.

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Also known as Miss Aylmore, Miss Jessie Aylmore, Jessie, Evelyn Aylmore

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Jessie, the younger Aylmore sister, sits with Spargo in the gallery and converses with him about the court proceedings and Mr.

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Frank Spargo
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Jessie Aylmore is a young woman with whom Frank shares romantic interest and tension. How this plays out →
Frank Spargo
romantic · positive
Jessie Aylmore is a young woman with whom Frank shares romantic interest and tension. How this plays out →
Frank Spargo
romantic · positive
Jessie Aylmore is a young woman with whom Frank shares romantic interest and tension. How this plays out →

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III: The Clue of the Cap
Jessie, the younger Aylmore sister, sits with Spargo in the gallery and converses with him about the court proceedings and Mr. Elphick.
III: The Clue of the Cap
Evelyn, Ronald Breton's fiancée, is present at the Law Courts and is nervous about Breton's first case.
X: The Leather Box
Mentioned as being taken to the inquest by Ronald Breton.
Mr. Aylmore Is Questioned
Present in court with her sister, showing heightened color and bright eyes as their father testifies.
XII: The New Witness
Jessie, the younger daughter, stares steadily at the witness Lyell, showing anxiety for her father.
XIII: Under Suspicion
Sits bolt upright in court, staring at her father in bewilderment; later approaches Spargo as the crowd leaves.
XIV: The Silver Ticket
Seeks out Spargo after the inquest to discuss her father's situation; expresses concern about public perception.
XXII: The Blank Past
Visits Spargo with her sister, seeking help for their father.
XXII: The Blank Past
Accompanies Jessie to Spargo; confirms they know nothing of their father's history before Argentina.
The Final Telegram
Shares a tender moment with Spargo after Stephen Aylmore is cleared.

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