# Mrs. Wilson — The Portent character guide

> Mrs. Wilson in The Portent by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Willie

**First appearance:** 0002-i-my-boyhood

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor, appears briefly.

## In the story

### [V: Lady Alice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portent_se/chapters/v-lady-alice)

The old housekeeper who provides background on Lady Alice's peculiar position and hints at more serious peculiarities.

### [The Library](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portent_se/chapters/vii-the-library)

Assists Duncan in the library and shares family histories, including the story of Lord Hilton's deceased brother.

### [X: Love and Power](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portent_se/chapters/x-love-and-power)

Informs Duncan of Lady Alice's illness and recovery, but speaks with a mysterious tone.

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