Leonora Wentworth

The Perpetual Curate

Frank's aunt, involved in family dynamics.

III

Severe and intent on hearing Frank preach; critical of ritualism.

Mr. Wentworth's Easter Sermon

Aunt Leonora is present in the congregation, her severe iron-grey eyes fixed on Frank during the sermon, representing the family's disapproval.

V

Takes the lead in the visit, questioning Mr. Morgan about Frank's actions with an iron-grey eye and a mix of criticism and familial concern.

VI

Inspects Frank's schoolroom, finds Catholic materials, and grows more disapproving of his High Church practices.

Chapter VII

Dominant aunt who firmly tells Frank that Skelmersdale is not possible and that Julia Trench has other prospects.

Chapter VIII

Stays at the Blue Boar, lingering in Carlingford to monitor Frank's work and hoping to influence him toward Skelmersdale.

IX

Arrives in Carlingford with Dora; critical of Frank's work and Low-Church; inquires about Dissenting chapels.

XI

Preoccupied with letters about a gin-palace and missionary work, unaware of Dora's anxiety.

XIV

Confronts the Elsworthys about Rosa, dismisses the scandal, and later reflects on Frank's character, softening her stance.

Chapter XVII

Blamed by the Squire for possibly influencing Gerald with her Low-Church ways.

XXIV

Writing letters about the gin-palace issue; she listens to Jack's story but returns to her correspondence when Frank arrives.

XXIX

Speaks about Gerald's rumored conversion and Skelmersdale; strong-minded and observant.

The Empty Room

Attends church, observes Frank's sermon, and walks with him afterward, ignoring the Rosa Elsworthy scandal.

Chapter XXXIV

Frank's strong-minded aunt, treasurer of a Ladies' Association, who is moved by Frank's trust and later goes to the Wodehouse house to offer shelter.

XXXIX

Present during Rosa's testimony; Rosa clings to her dress for protection.

XLI

Struggles between duty and inclination, snubs everyone at luncheon, and opposes Frank's appointment to Skelmersdale due to doctrinal differences.

XLIII

Mentally noted as Miss Wodehouse; she is the elder sister who anxiously clears the room and hopes for a generous deed from Tom.

XLIV

Miss Leonora is described as explosive and dangerous during lunch, reflecting her internal conflict.

Mr. Wentworth's Evening and Jack's Farewell

Agitated by Jack's accusations, defends her views on Church patronage but fails to silence him.