# Mrs. Eames — The Small House at Allington character guide

> Mrs. Eames in The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Eames, the young Eames

**First appearance:** 0012-xiii-a-visit-to-guestwick

## Who they are

John Eames's mother, a widow living in Guestwick.

## In the story

### [A Visit to Guestwick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xiii-a-visit-to-guestwick)

Hosts the party with delight, offers cake and wine, and feels overwhelmed by Crosbie's grandeur.

### [John Eames Takes a Walk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xiv-john-eames-takes-a-walk)

John's mother is briefly mentioned; she is concerned about his behavior and annoyed when he goes out to post his letter to Amelia.

### [The First Visit to the Guestwick Bridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lii-the-first-visit-to-the-guestwick-bridge)

John's mother; he visits her and his sister Mary; discusses Crosbie, Bell's marriage to Dr. Crofts, and John's plans to leave Mrs. Roper's house.

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