Molly Waddington

George Finch

George Finch is romantically interested in Molly Waddington, and their interactions are marked by flirtation and affection.

Sigsbee H. Waddington

Molly and Sigsbee are siblings, sharing a close family bond with frequent interactions.

Hamilton Beamish

Hamilton Beamish and Molly Waddington are friendly acquaintances, interacting through their shared social group.

C

C and Molly Waddington are friends, with C often interacting with her in social settings.

Hamilton Beamish

Hamilton Beamish and Molly Waddington are friendly acquaintances, interacting through their shared social group.

Sigsbee H. Waddington

Molly and Sigsbee are siblings, sharing a close family bond with frequent interactions.

George Finch

George Finch is romantically interested in Molly Waddington, and their interactions are marked by flirtation and affection.

George Finch

George Finch is romantically interested in Molly Waddington, and their interactions are marked by flirtation and affection.

Sigsbee H. Waddington

Molly and Sigsbee are siblings, sharing a close family bond with frequent interactions.

C

C and Molly Waddington are friends, with C often interacting with her in social settings.

C

C and Molly Waddington are friends, with C often interacting with her in social settings.

Hamilton Beamish

Hamilton Beamish and Molly Waddington are friendly acquaintances, interacting through their shared social group.

I

The object of George's affection, a society girl from a wealthy family.

IV

The object of George's affection; Hamilton Beamish has known her since childhood.

I

Suggested as the one who might reason with Sigsbee; described as a dear girl.

II

Molly is half-dressed for dinner, described as cuddly and ornamental, and discusses her ideal man with her stepmother.

III

Persuades her father to attend a party using wheedling and affection.

III

Molly is mentioned as having confirmed her engagement to George, but she is not present in the chapter.

I

Wears a new evening dress that deeply impresses George.

II

Molly briefly appears to fetch her father, kissing him fondly and offering to entertain George, which causes George intense emotion.

III

Shows genuine interest and warmth toward George, seeing past his awkwardness and feeling touched by his efforts to see her.

IV

George's intended recipient of the painting; she is not at home according to the butler.

IV

Confirms her engagement to George, but her role in the theft is hinted.

I

Calls Hamilton Beamish to ask about George and to invite Hamilton to the house for a talk, despite her stepmother forbidding her to see George.

II

Mentioned as the person Hamilton Beamish is calling on, but not present in this chapter.

III

Confesses her love for George Finch and devises a scheme to manipulate her stepmother through a palmist.

IV

Sent Hamilton to Madame Eulalie with a message; her plan to deceive Mrs. Waddington is discussed.

V

Mentioned as having sent a message to George via Hamilton.

V

Her engagement to George is confirmed after the necklace is recovered.

I

Mrs. Waddington's stepdaughter, who has just become engaged to George Finch.

II

Defiantly declares her intention to marry George Finch, despite her mother's objections.

VI

George's fiancée, whose family connections and expectations are a source of pressure for George.

I

Mentioned as planning to sell the pearls and engaged to young Pinch; her necklace is the subject of Waddington's scheme.

VII

Mentioned as the bride in the upcoming wedding; her invitation is discussed.

VIII

The bride, who takes charge of finding a replacement clergyman and departs with Mrs. Waddington, appearing calm despite the hitch.

IX

George's bride-to-be; her engagement to George is threatened by May's arrival.

XI

Arrives with her mother and the clergyman, greeting George affectionately.

XII

The bride whose wedding was halted; she was visibly affected by the disturbance.

XIII

Defends George Finch's innocence after learning of the necklace theft, and insists on going to New York to see him.

XIV

Engagement to George is broken off after the necklace incident.

I

Molly is mentioned as the stepdaughter whose pearl necklace was stolen and who still wishes to marry George Finch.

XV

Arrives at George's apartment, speaks with Officer Garroway, waits on the roof, reunites with George, and declares her plan to elope with him.

XVI

Molly is the object of George's affection, and her family's disapproval is a central conflict.

I

George's fiancée, mentioned as the reason he must avoid arrest to marry her the next day.

IV

Thought of by George with love, central to his emotional state.

Chapter XVII

Engaged to George Finch, but now facing the consequences of her family's actions.

XVIII

Returns to George's apartment and alerts him to voices on the sleeping porch.