# Colonel Yü — The Painted Veil character guide

> Colonel Yü in The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0042-xl

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [LVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_painted_veil_se/chapters/lvii)

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

### [LXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_painted_veil_se/chapters/lxii)

Sent the officer to fetch Waddington and Kitty; has been with Walter throughout his illness.

### [LXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_painted_veil_se/chapters/lxiii)

Stands vigil at Walter's bedside; his tears move Kitty despite her exasperation.

### [LXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_painted_veil_se/chapters/lxv)

Attends the funeral with his A.D.C., salutes Kitty, and leaves.

### [LXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_painted_veil_se/chapters/lxviii)

Colonel Yü is mentioned as providing a strong escort for Kitty's journey.

### [LXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_painted_veil_se/chapters/lxx)

Colonel Yü is noted to have wept at Walter's death, contrasting with Kitty's lack of tears.

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