# Mrs. Henry — The Virginian character guide

> Mrs. Henry in The Virginian by Owen Wister.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-when-you-call-me-that-smile

## Who they are

Judge Henry's kind wife who befriends Molly and offers her hospitality.

## In the story

### [V: Enter the Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/v-enter-the-woman)

Welcomes the narrator to Sunk Creek Ranch.

### [VI: Em'ly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/vi-em-ly)

Judge Henry's wife; her influence brought shade trees, flowers, and turkeys to the ranch; initially tried to shield the narrator from being called a tenderfoot.

### [VII: Through Two Snows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/vii-through-two-snows)

Expresses admiration for the Virginian's appearance and character; jokes with Judge Henry about his plans.

### [The Spinster Meets the Unknown](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/ix-the-spinster-meets-the-unknown)

Mentioned as part of the domestic life on Bear Creek.

### [XIX: Dr. Macbride Begs Pardon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xix-dr-macbride-begs-pardon)

Hostess who efficiently breaks up Dr. MacBride's discourse and provides a memorable meal.

### [XXII: “What Is a Rustler?”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxii-what-is-a-rustler)

Expresses gratitude to the Virginian for limiting Dr. MacBride's stay to one night.

### [Various Points](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxiii-various-points)

Assists the Virginian with his education; jokes with the Judge about his love life.

### [To Fit Her Finger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxxiv-to-fit-her-finger)

Educates the Virginian about birthstones and opals, helping him choose the ring design.

## Links

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