The Perpetual Curate · Character

Mrs. Hadwin

Frank's landlady, a kindly but anxious woman.

minor

Also known as Poor Mrs. Hadwin

First appearance: vii

Mrs. Hadwin shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Frank's landlady, the widow of a former curate, who is permitted to take a lodger due to her propriety.

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In II: Frank's landlady, the widow of a former curate, who is permitted to take a lodger due to her propriety. Later, in Chapter VIII: The landlady who accepts the strange lodger without explanation, causing gossip and…

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II
Frank's landlady, the widow of a former curate, who is permitted to take a lodger due to her propriety.
Chapter VIII
The landlady who accepts the strange lodger without explanation, causing gossip and a decline in social calls.
XIII
Mentioned as the landlady of the house where a mysterious man is staying with Wentworth.
XXIII
Her rainwater tub keeps Tom awake; she seeks to speak with Frank.
XXV
Appears at her window in her nightcap, alarmed by the noise and concerned for her house's respectability.
XXVI
Curious and suspicious, she believes Frank is under the sway of Rosa Elsworthy and feels pity for him.
XLI
Waits in the parlour to apologize to Frank but misses him; forgets to give orders to the butcher.

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