# Mme. Machin — The Perfume of Eros character guide

> Mme. Machin in The Perfume of Eros by Edgar Saltus.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Machin

**First appearance:** 0016-v-exit-fanny

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

## In the story

### [The Ex-First Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/iii-the-ex-first-lady)

The 'ex-first lady' and voice teacher. She accepts a hundred dollars from Loftus to arrange an introduction to Marie, rationalizing it with 'il faut vivre!'

### [Enchantment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/iv-enchantment)

The ex-first lady who facilitates the meeting. She is paid by Loftus and leaves the den, advising him to let her know in advance to avoid a scandal.

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