# Janet — The Portent character guide

> Janet in The Portent by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-iii-my-old-nurses-story

## Who they are

A servant or local woman, mentioned in passing but with some presence.

## Relationships

### [Margaret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portent_se/characters/margaret)

_friendship_

Janet is Margaret's close companion and confidante, sharing in her secrets and offering emotional support.

### [Duncan Campbell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portent_se/characters/duncan_campbell)

_family_

Duncan Campbell is Janet's employer or elder relative, with Janet serving in his household and being loyal to the family.

### [Margaret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portent_se/characters/margaret)

_friendship_

Janet is Margaret's close companion and confidante, sharing in her secrets and offering emotional support.

### [Margaret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portent_se/characters/margaret)

_friendship_

Janet is Margaret's close companion and confidante, sharing in her secrets and offering emotional support.

## In the story

### [Chapter XX: Margaret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portent_se/chapters/xx-margaret)

Margaret's servant, who obeys her commands and leaves the room when asked.

## Links

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