# Mrs. Smith — The Rector and The Doctor’s Family character guide

> Mrs. Smith in The Rector and The Doctor’s Family by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Smith, Mrs. Smith, poor Mrs. Smith, dear Mrs. Smith

**First appearance:** 0000-the-rector

## Who they are

A local woman, often mentioned in the community's gossip.

## In the story

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rector_and_the_doctor_s_family_se/chapters/vii)

Complains to the doctor about the smoke and damage to the lodgings, but hesitates to trouble Nettie.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rector_and_the_doctor_s_family_se/chapters/viii)

Helps Dr. Rider arrange clandestine visits to attend Freddy; appears at the cottage door at the end of the chapter.

### [The Morning After](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rector_and_the_doctor_s_family_se/chapters/x)

The landlady, anxious about the impact of the death on her lodgings and business.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rector_and_the_doctor_s_family_se/chapters/xi)

The landlady, more concerned about the damage to her lodgings and the loss of respectability than about Fred's death.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rector_and_the_doctor_s_family_se/chapters/xv)

Brings the news of Nettie's decision to Dr. Rider, describing Nettie's agitated state and the Australian gentleman's visits.

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