The Painted Veil · Character

Colonel Yü

A Chinese military officer who assists in the cholera epidemic in Mei-tan-fu.

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First appearance: xl

Colonel Yü shows up with force in LVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the person Walter has spoken to about providing Kitty an escort if she leaves.

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In LVII: Mentioned as the person Walter has spoken to about providing Kitty an escort if she leaves. Later, in LXII: Sent the officer to…

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LVII
Mentioned as the person Walter has spoken to about providing Kitty an escort if she leaves.
LXII
Sent the officer to fetch Waddington and Kitty; has been with Walter throughout his illness.
LXIII
Stands vigil at Walter's bedside; his tears move Kitty despite her exasperation.
LXV
Attends the funeral with his A.D.C., salutes Kitty, and leaves.
LXVIII
Colonel Yü is mentioned as providing a strong escort for Kitty's journey.
LXX
Colonel Yü is noted to have wept at Walter's death, contrasting with Kitty's lack of tears.

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