# Miss Insull — The Old Wives’ Tale character guide

> Miss Insull in The Old Wives’ Tale by Arnold Bennett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Maria Insull

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

## Who they are

A shop assistant at Baines's; prim and efficient.

## In the story

### [III: Cyril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/chapters/iii-cyril)

Promises to see Jennie home after the incident.

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

Her corner in the shop is occupied by Constance during the day.

### [VI: The Widow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/chapters/vi-the-widow)

The invaluable shop assistant who manages the business during Constance's bereavement. Constance relies on her expertise to keep the shop running.

### [VII: Bricks and Mortar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/chapters/vii-bricks-and-mortar)

Maria Insull is engaged to Mr. Critchlow and will become Mrs. Critchlow. She is present during the proposal and accepts Constance's congratulations quietly.

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