# Mrs. Cowey — The Way of All Flesh character guide

> Mrs. Cowey in The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-x

## Who they are

A neighbor or acquaintance of the Pontifexes.

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_of_all_flesh_se/chapters/ix)

Wife of Professor Cowey, known for her spiritual influence and matchmaking among undergraduates and clergy; she recommends Theobald Pontifex.

### [Theobald's Courtship and the Allaby Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_of_all_flesh_se/chapters/x)

Mrs. Cowey is a matchmaker who takes Theobald 'in tow' and arranges for him to take Sunday duty at Crampsford, setting the stage for his introduction to the Allabys.

### [The Courtship of Theobald and Christina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_of_all_flesh_se/chapters/xi)

Mrs. Cowey is consulted by Theobald and attempts to spur him to action by hinting at a rival for Christina's affections.

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