# Amy Bates — The Old Wives’ Tale character guide

> Amy Bates in The Old Wives’ Tale by Arnold Bennett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Amy

**First appearance:** 0004-i-the-square

## Who they are

A servant in the Baines household; loyal and hardworking.

## Relationships

### [Constance Baines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/characters/constance_baines)

_professional_

Loyal servant and housekeeper to Constance, with a relationship of long-standing trust and familiarity.

### [Sophia Baines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/characters/sophia_baines)

_professional_

Former servant who maintains a respectful, distant connection with Sophia after her return from France.

### [Constance Baines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/characters/constance_baines)

_professional_

Loyal servant and housekeeper to Constance, with a relationship of long-standing trust and familiarity.

### [Constance Baines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/characters/constance_baines)

_professional_

Loyal servant and housekeeper to Constance, with a relationship of long-standing trust and familiarity.

### [Sophia Baines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/characters/sophia_baines)

_professional_

Former servant who maintains a respectful, distant connection with Sophia after her return from France.

### [Sophia Baines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/characters/sophia_baines)

_professional_

Former servant who maintains a respectful, distant connection with Sophia after her return from France.

## In the story

### [Crime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/chapters/iv-crime)

Mentioned as bringing tea and bacon up the stairs.

### [VIII: The Proudest Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/chapters/viii-the-proudest-mother)

The servant who helps with Cyril's luggage and weeps at his departure, earning a sharp rebuke from Constance.

### [The Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/chapters/ii-the-meeting)

Amy assists Constance with preparations and helps her dress, offering advice on the train schedule and managing the household.

### [Towards Hotel Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/chapters/iii-towards-hotel-life)

The maid who fails to latch the door, causing Constance's sciatica, and is rough with Fossette.

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