# Mary Wharton — The Prime Minister character guide

> Mary Wharton in The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mary, Bell, Mary Wharton

**First appearance:** 0069-lxx-at-wharton

## Who they are

Emily's cousin and friend.

## In the story

### [Never Run Away!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xvi-never-run-away)

Mary is present at Wharton and is surprised by Emily's obstinacy, regarding Arthur as a demigod who should never be refused.

### [The Marriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xxiv-the-marriage)

Refuses to be a bridesmaid, writing a letter that deeply hurts Emily, likely influenced by Mrs. Fletcher.

### [The First and the Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lix-the-first-and-the-last)

Mary delivers Emily's message to Arthur and expresses regret that Emily did not marry him instead.

### [The Widow and Her Friends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxi-the-widow-and-her-friends)

Writes affectionate letters inviting Emily to Wharton Hall and Longbarns for rest and recovery.

### [Mrs. Lopez Prepares to Move](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxvii-mrs-lopez-prepares-to-move)

Writes a long letter to Emily urging her to come to Wharton.

### [At Wharton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxx-at-wharton)

Offers Emily friendship and support, promising to do all she can.

### [The Great Wharton Alliance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxxv-the-great-wharton-alliance)

Writes to Emily announcing her engagement to Everett; expresses hope that Arthur Fletcher will marry Emily.

### [The Wharton Wedding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxxix-the-wharton-wedding)

The bride; her wedding is described as very nice, with a perfect veil and dress from London.

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