# Mrs. Stapleton — The Necromancers character guide

> Mrs. Stapleton in The Necromancers by Robert Hugh Benson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Stapleton

**First appearance:** 0006-iii

## Who they are

A forty-year-old spiritualist with kittenish charm and an iron will, she flatters young seekers while steering them toward the séance room.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as having visited the Stantons and possibly introduced spiritualism to them.

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

Visits Stantons, expounds on Spiritualism and Higher Thought, claims communication with Cardinal Newman.

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

Her visit and spiritualist talk set the chapter's events in motion, though she is not present in the chapter.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/iii)

Engages Laurie in conversation, defends spiritualism, and arranges for him to meet Mr. Vincent.

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

Also present at the séance, known to Mr. Vincent.

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

Attends the séance and takes notes, later discussing the event with Lady Laura.

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

Present at the planning, enthusiastic about the séance.

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

Present at the séance, appears excited and is to sit with her back to the fire.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/iii)

Laurie has promised to dine with her at half-past seven, indicating a social engagement that contrasts with his inner turmoil.

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

Mentioned as the one who first introduced Lady Laura to Spiritualism eighteen months ago.

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

Dismissed by the servants as a silly woman with a will of her own; she is involved in the séances.

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

Enthusiastic about the séance, admiring Laurie's sensitive faculties.

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