# Margaret Spencer — The Skylark of Space character guide

> Margaret Spencer in The Skylark of Space by E. E. Smith.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Spencer, Margaret Spencer, Miss Spencer, Margaret, Miss Margaret Spencer, Peg, Peggy, sweetheart Peggy

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-occurrence-of-the-impossible

## Who they are

Crane's loyal sweetheart, swept into the abduction alongside Dorothy, whose quiet steadiness anchors the women through the terror of being lost among the stars.

## Relationships

### [Martin Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/martin_crane)

_romantic_

Margaret and Martin are romantically involved, with a loving and supportive relationship.

### [Richard Seaton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/richard_seaton)

_friendship_

Margaret is a loyal friend and ally to Richard, often supporting his endeavors.

### [Dorothy Vaneman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/dorothy_vaneman)

_friendship_

Dorothy and Margaret are close friends and confidantes, often working together.

### [Marc DuQuesne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/marc_duquesne)

_rivalry_

DuQuesne views Margaret as an obstacle and sometimes a target in his conflicts.

### [Perkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/perkins)

_rivalry_

Margaret and Perkins are adversaries, with Perkins often acting against her.

### [Martin Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/martin_crane)

_romantic_

Margaret and Martin are romantically involved, with a loving and supportive relationship.

### [Richard Seaton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/richard_seaton)

_friendship_

Margaret is a loyal friend and ally to Richard, often supporting his endeavors.

### [Martin Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/martin_crane)

_romantic_

Margaret and Martin are romantically involved, with a loving and supportive relationship.

### [Richard Seaton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/richard_seaton)

_friendship_

Margaret is a loyal friend and ally to Richard, often supporting his endeavors.

### [Dorothy Vaneman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/dorothy_vaneman)

_friendship_

Dorothy and Margaret are close friends and confidantes, often working together.

### [Dorothy Vaneman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/dorothy_vaneman)

_friendship_

Dorothy and Margaret are close friends and confidantes, often working together.

### [Marc DuQuesne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/marc_duquesne)

_rivalry_

DuQuesne views Margaret as an obstacle and sometimes a target in his conflicts.

## In the story

### [IX: Lost in Space](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/ix-lost-in-space)

Faints from strain but later revives; reveals her past as a secretary to Brookings and her quest for justice after her father was swindled.

### [X: The Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/x-the-rescue)

Also held captive, shares in the relief and emotional release after rescue.

### [Through Space Into the Carboniferous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xi-through-space-into-the-carboniferous)

Joins the crew as Dorothy's friend, assists Crane with astronomy notes, and shows hostility toward DuQuesne.

### [XII: The Mastery of Mind Over Matter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xii-the-mastery-of-mind-over-matter)

Shares a romantic moment with Crane, accepting his love; later cries privately, feeling isolated, but is comforted by Dorothy's intervention.

### [XIII: Nalboon of Mardonale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xiii-nalboon-of-mardonale)

Present in the Skylark, exchanges affectionate glances with her lover during the encounter.

### [XV: The Escape from Mardonale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xv-the-escape-from-mardonale)

Ill at ease about Crane's wealth, but agrees to marry him on Osnome.

### [An Osnomian Marriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xvi-an-osnomian-marriage)

Bride-to-be, wears a white-metal bridal gown with pale jewels, marries Crane.

### [Bird, Beast, or Fish?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xvii-bird-beast-or-fish)

Asks if Seaton has read his marriage certificate and participates in the conversation about the jewels.

### [The Invasion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xviii-the-invasion)

Assists the observer with notes during her waking hours and works in the observation room with Crane.

### [XIX: The Return to Earth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xix-the-return-to-earth)

Helps prepare a meal, expresses relief at DuQuesne's departure, and is glad to be back on Earth.

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