# Leilah Verplank — The Monster character guide > Leilah Verplank in The Monster by Edgar Saltus. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Leilah, Verplank, Already Verplank, Roughly Verplank, Leilah Barouffska **First appearance:** 0000-i ## Who they are A woman who consents to scandal with open eyes, insisting on daylight and no concealment even as she walks toward her last look at the world. ## Relationships ### [Violet Silverstairs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/violet_silverstairs) _romantic_ Intense, possibly obsessive romantic entanglement with high emotional stakes and frequent interactions. ### [Count Kasimiérz Barouffski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/count_kasimierz_barouffski) _romantic_ Passionate and turbulent romantic relationship, marked by jealousy and intrigue. ### [Emmanuel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/emmanuel) _psychological_ Emmanuel appears to be under Leilah's manipulative influence, possibly as a devoted follower or victim. ### [Gulian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/gulian) _psychological_ Gulian is entangled in Leilah's web of manipulation, likely as an obsessed or controlled pawn. ### [Howard Tempest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/howard_tempest) _romantic_ Howard is a suitor or lover caught in Leilah's romantic orbit, with tension and desire. ### [Baron de Fresnoy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/baron_de_fresnoy) _romantic_ The Baron is another admirer or paramour of Leilah, adding to her complex romantic web. ### [Barouffski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/barouffski) _family_ Barouffski is likely a relative (possibly father or uncle) of Count Kasimierz, connected to Leilah through family ties. ### [Aurelia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/aurelia) _rivalry_ Aurelia and Leilah are antagonists, possibly due to jealousy or conflicting interests involving Violet. ### [Lady Silverstairs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/lady_silverstairs) _rivalry_ Lady Silverstairs disapproves of Leilah's influence over Violet, creating a hostile dynamic. ### [Madame Barouffska](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/madame_barouffska) _social_ Leilah and Madame Barouffska are social acquaintances, likely with polite but strained interactions. ### [Violet Silverstairs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/violet_silverstairs) _romantic_ Intense, possibly obsessive romantic entanglement with high emotional stakes and frequent interactions. ### [Gulian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/gulian) _psychological_ Gulian is entangled in Leilah's web of manipulation, likely as an obsessed or controlled pawn. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/i) Newly married to Verplank, she discovers letters that horrify her and decides to flee. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/ii) Now Madame Barouffska, a beautiful American with a mysterious past, engaged in a deep conversation with Tempest. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/iii) Flees from Coronado, suffers brain fever in Salt Lake City, obtains a divorce in Nevada, and later meets Barouffski in Paris after a fire incident. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/iv) Seen in the gallery with Barouffski, shows terror at seeing Verplank. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/v) Glimpsed by Verplank in a passing motor, but she disappears before he can confront her. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/vi) Reflects on her past desires and misfortunes, prays for peace, and considers fleeing or appealing to Verplank. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/vii) Struggles with guilt and uncertainty after learning Verplank never received her letter; considers using Barouffski to reveal the truth. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/viii) Returns home and is confronted by Verplank; reveals her belief that they are siblings based on letters; confesses her love for him despite the barriers. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/ix) Participates in the duel, wounded in the cheek by Barouffski's premature lunge, and arranges to meet Leilah at five. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/ix) Interrupts the duel, calls out to Verplank, and repeats 'At five' before leaving. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/x) Traumatized by the attack, she feels alone and prays for guidance. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/xi) Struggles with her feelings for Verplank and her contempt for Barouffski; attends the Opéra and plans to leave with Verplank. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/xii) Openly flirts with d'Arcy, defies Barouffski's attempts to control her, and expresses visible repugnance toward him. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/chapters/xiii) Grieves and rejoices at Barouffski's death, plans to leave with Verplank, and reflects on karma and theosophy. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters/leilah_verplank - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monster_se/characters