The Small House at Allington · Character
Mr. Boyce
A clergyman and his wife, neighbors of the Dales.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Boyce, Mr. and Mrs. Boyce
First appearance: ix mrs dale s little party
Mr. Boyce shows up with force in Dr. Crofts Is Turned Out. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Discusses the Dales' departure with his wife, expressing surprise.
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- Extended Characters & Minor Figures
- Allington Dale Family & Associates
- De Courcy Family & Connections
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
In this scene, the emotional peak occurs as Lily must definitively reject John Eames, forcing her mother to co…
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See Mr. Boyce in ix mrs dale s little party