Arthur Huntingdon

Chapter XVI

Introduced at the ball as a lively and entertaining gentleman; he rescues Helen from Mr. Boarham's company and dances with her, making a strong impression.

XVII

Rescues Helen from Mr. Wilmot and professes his adoration for her.

XVIII

Arrives at the estate, flirts with Helen, teases her, and later pays attention to Annabella Wilmot, causing Helen jealousy.

XIX

Huntingdon confesses his love to Helen and proposes, but is interrupted by Aunt Maxwell.

XX

Proposes to Helen, behaves irreverently in church, promises to reform and win over her aunt.

XXI

Helen's fiancé; receives letters from friends lamenting his impending marriage, jokes about their complaints, and joins the shooting party.

XXII

Recounts with amusement the story of Lord Lowborough's gambling addiction and alcoholism, revealing his own manipulative and unrepentant nature.

XXIII

Shows selfishness by hurrying their bridal tour and resenting Helen's religious devotion; argues against her moral exhortations using hedonistic reasoning.

XXIV

Displays ennui, provokes Helen with tales of infidelity, and reacts to her coldness with sulking, drinking, and cruelty toward his dog.

XXV

Remains in London on vague business, sends short and infrequent letters, and repeatedly postpones his return.

XXVI

Participates in coquettish games with Lady Lowborough, provoking Helen's jealousy.

XXVII

Defends his behavior with double standards; promises reform but shows sulkiness and lack of true contrition.

XXVIII

Shown as a pleasure-seeking husband who leaves for London against Helen's wishes and fails to keep his promises.

XXIX

Remains in London, dissipating and lying about his return; his neglect and infidelity cause Helen great pain.

Chapter XXX

Drinks excessively, argues with Helen, shows temporary improvement after Scotland trip.

XXXI

Returns from London in worse temper, dismisses Helen's grief over her father's death, and indulges in drinking with Grimsby and Hattersley.

XXXIII

Caught in infidelity, refuses Helen's request for separation, and later shows nervousness when Helen surprises him in the shrubbery.

XXXIV

Referenced as Helen's husband and the object of her hatred due to his betrayal.

XXXV

Encourages Annabella's attentions and laughs at Helen's distress, showing no remorse.

XXXVI

Continues his dissolute behavior, drinking excessively and corresponding with Lady Lowborough, while undermining Helen's influence over their son.

XXXVIII

Openly mocks Lowborough, boasts of the affair, and expresses relief at Annabella's departure.

XXXIX

Openly encourages his son's vices and callously offers his wife to any of his friends.

XL

Discovers Helen's diary, burns her art supplies, confiscates her money and jewels, and imposes financial control.

XLIII

Returns to Grassdale, hires Miss Myers as governess, and continues his dissipated behavior, prompting Helen's flight.

XLIV

Sends a letter demanding the return of his son, offering an allowance in exchange.

XLVII

Lies ill, alternating between bitter resentment and helplessness, reluctantly agreeing to Helen's terms regarding their son.

XLVIII

Recovering from illness but still difficult; tries to win Helen's affection with words rather than deeds, and resists medical restrictions.

XLIX

Suffers a fatal relapse from drinking; experiences physical pain, terror of death, and clings to Helen; dies after mortification sets in.

Chapter L

Has died after a period of suffering; his death releases Helen from her marital bonds.