# Cecilia Wentworth — The Perpetual Curate character guide

> Cecilia Wentworth in The Perpetual Curate by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** aunt Cecilia, Miss Cecilia

**First appearance:** 0017-xvi

## Who they are

Another Wentworth aunt, less prominent than Leonora and Dora.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/iii)

The eldest aunt, dignified and affectionate in her greeting to Frank.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/v)

Present but largely silent, offering only a beautiful smile and a quiet 'Quite so' in response to Mrs. Morgan.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/vii)

Silent but affectionate aunt; she gently presses Frank's hand and later slips something into his hand as he leaves.

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