The Way We Live Now · Character
Elise Didon
Marie Melmotte's French maid and confidante.
minor
Also known as Didon, Madame Didon
First appearance: xvii marie melmotte hears a love tale
Elise Didon shows up with force in All Prepared. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The maid who devises the elopement plan and is to be paid £50 for her assistance, demonstrating her influence over Marie.
Elise Didon first appears in 0016 xvii marie melmotte hears a love tale.
In All Prepared: The maid who devises the elopement plan and is to be paid £50 for her assistance, demonstrating her influence over Marie.
Later, in Sir Felix Makes Himself Ready: Acts as intermediary, delivering the cashed cheque to Felix at the Beargarden club.
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