Everett Wharton

Emily Lopez

Brother and sister; Everett is protective of Emily and disapproves of her marriage, but they share a close sibling bond.

Ferdinand Lopez

Brother-in-law and antagonist; Everett despises Ferdinand for his treatment of Emily and actively works against him.

Emily Lopez

Brother and sister; Everett is protective of Emily and disapproves of her marriage, but they share a close sibling bond.

Ferdinand Lopez

Brother-in-law and antagonist; Everett despises Ferdinand for his treatment of Emily and actively works against him.

Ferdinand Lopez

Brother-in-law and antagonist; Everett despises Ferdinand for his treatment of Emily and actively works against him.

Emily Lopez

Brother and sister; Everett is protective of Emily and disapproves of her marriage, but they share a close sibling bond.

Everett Wharton

Introduced as a good-looking, manly fellow with broad shoulders and a bushy beard, lacking firmness of purpose. He has abandoned the Stock Exchange and now aspires to a parliamentary career, though he struggles with his allowance and is popular with women.

Mrs. Roby

Defends Lopez as a gentleman and a thorough linguist, but is rebuked by his father for discussing his sister's name in club talk.

Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.—No. I

Everett is mentioned as having been present at the dinner party, arriving late as a parliamentary magnate.

Arthur Fletcher

Everett is mentioned as being fond of Lopez, which adds to the family's concern.

St. James's Park

Frustrated with his father for not supporting his parliamentary ambitions; feels neglected by the Wharton family; drinks and becomes quarrelsome during the walk.

Surrender

Recovering from the assault, expresses gratitude to Lopez and provides an account of the incident to his father and sister.

The Marriage

Supports Emily, calling the Whartons 'stiff-necked, prejudiced set of provincial ignoramuses'.

The Beginning of the Honeymoon

Mentioned as Emily's brother; Lopez compares his own situation to Everett's disputes with their father over money.

The End of the Honeymoon

Mentioned as being well again but as idle as ever.

The Two Candidates for Silverbridge

Mentioned as having quarreled with his father; Mr. Wharton calls him an ass.

Yes;—with a Horsewhip in My Hand

Accompanies Lopez to Silverbridge; mentioned as sharing Lopez's parliamentary ambitions.

Lopez Back in London

Found at the Progress club, spending time at whist and billiards. He recounts his quarrel with his father over gambling and discusses Lopez's version of the Silverbridge events.

Get Round Him

Kept apart from his father by Lopez's manipulation; Lopez reports that Everett will not visit unless the father expresses a wish.

LVIII: “Quite Settled”

Confronts Lopez at the club, calling him a scoundrel and cutting him, after learning the full story from his father.

The Widow and Her Friends

Emily's brother who speaks plainly about Lopez's bad character, provoking a defensive response from Emily.

There Must Be Time

Present during the conversation about Arthur's letter, encourages Emily to take the 'first plunge' and meet Arthur.

Mrs. Lopez Prepares to Move

Becomes the new heir to the Wharton estate after the death of the previous heir; is away yachting and unreachable.

Mrs. Parker's Fate

Briefly mentioned as having left Emily's house shortly before Mrs. Parker's visit.

At Wharton

Now the heir apparent, lectures Emily on the need to make an effort for the family; later appreciates her attempt to improve.

I Am Disgraced and Shamed

Mentioned as having taken up with Wharton and becoming a magistrate, to Sir Alured's delight.

The Great Wharton Alliance

Engaged to Mary Wharton; plans to marry in May; comes to London for a tailor.

The Wharton Wedding

Marries Mary Wharton; the wedding is a success and he looks the rising baronet.