The Perpetual Curate · Character

Mr. Elsworthy

Rosa's father, a tradesman concerned with his daughter's reputation.

minor

Also known as Elsworthy

First appearance: iii

Mr. Elsworthy shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In VI: The clerk at St. Roque's, who gossips about Frank's aunts and hints at Mr. Wodehouse's illness as an opportunity for a memorial window. Later, in XI: Defends Rosa and praises Frank as a clergyman; matches wool…

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VI
The clerk at St. Roque's, who gossips about Frank's aunts and hints at Mr. Wodehouse's illness as an opportunity for a memorial window.
XI
Defends Rosa and praises Frank as a clergyman; matches wool for Miss Dora.
XIV
Humbled and snubbed after the confrontation with his wife and Miss Leonora, clearing out drawers in the shop.
Chapter XX
Trembling and evasive; admits to sending Rosa away due to rumors; implies scandal about Frank and Rosa; reveals Mr. Wodehouse's stroke and hints at the son's return.
XXIV
Observes Mr. Wentworth in the vestry with a curious expression, noting his low spirits.
XXV
Accuses Frank of hiding Rosa, alternating between threats and pleas, and vows to ruin anyone who harms her.
XXXI
Distraught and haggard, he demands justice for his missing daughter Rosa, implicating Mr. Wentworth.
XXXIII
Confronted by Mr. Wentworth about Rosa, hints at investigations and a suspected party, appears threatening.
XXXVI
First witness, stationer and newsvendor, testifying about his niece Rosa's disappearance with a bias against Wentworth.
XLII
Watches for Frank with submission on the surface and hidden rancour; tries to appeal to Frank about continuing the papers and providing for Rosa, but is angrily dismissed; later swears at Rosa and goes out to see John Brown about damages.
Chapter XLVII
Discovers Rosa's flight and reads her farewell letter; rushes about in agitation.
XLVIII
The clerk of St. Roque's, humbly assists Mr. Wentworth and expresses regret for past mistakes, seeking to regain the Curate's confidence.

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