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

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

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-x

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.

## In the story

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_of_all_flesh_se/chapters/xxviii)

Matron who takes charge of Ernest for the afternoon.

### [Ernest at Roughborough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_of_all_flesh_se/chapters/xxx)

School matron who is sometimes alarming but kind; excused prayers when the Doctor is out.

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