Hetta Carbury

Roger Carbury

Roger is deeply in love with his cousin Hetta, but she sees him only as a kind friend and family member.

Mrs. Hurtle

Hetta is suspicious of Mrs. Hurtle's past with Paul Montague, viewing her as a threat to their engagement.

Lady Carbury

Hetta is Lady Carbury's dutiful daughter, often exasperated by her mother's scheming and favoritism toward Felix.

Sir Felix Carbury

Hetta is ashamed of her brother Felix's behavior and frequently clashes with him over his dishonesty.

Paul Montague

Hetta and Paul are genuinely in love, though their relationship is strained by Paul's past with Mrs. Hurtle.

Sir Felix Carbury

Hetta is ashamed of her brother Felix's behavior and frequently clashes with him over his dishonesty.

Roger Carbury

Roger is deeply in love with his cousin Hetta, but she sees him only as a kind friend and family member.

Mrs. Hurtle

Hetta is suspicious of Mrs. Hurtle's past with Paul Montague, viewing her as a threat to their engagement.

Paul Montague

Hetta and Paul are genuinely in love, though their relationship is strained by Paul's past with Mrs. Hurtle.

Lady Carbury

Hetta is Lady Carbury's dutiful daughter, often exasperated by her mother's scheming and favoritism toward Felix.

Roger Carbury

Roger is deeply in love with his cousin Hetta, but she sees him only as a kind friend and family member.

Lady Carbury

Hetta is Lady Carbury's dutiful daughter, often exasperated by her mother's scheming and favoritism toward Felix.

The Carbury Family

Lady Carbury's virtuous and charming daughter, who has not been spoiled by wealth and is the object of Roger Carbury's love.

Madame Melmotte's Ball

Attends the ball reluctantly, talks with Paul Montague, and expresses discomfort at the party.

After the Ball

Defends her conversation with Paul Montague; refuses to accept her cousin Roger's offer despite her mother's pressure.

Roger Carbury and Paul Montague

The object of both men's affections; she has refused Roger twice and is too young to marry, according to her.

Mentor

Mentioned as the object of Roger's affection and Lady Carbury's hopes for a marriage.

Lovesick

Defends her mother's choices and resents Roger's implication that she lacks judgment about the Melmottes.

Sir Felix in His Mother's House

Briefly speaks with her mother about Felix's proposal, expressing doubt about a marriage based solely on money.

Carbury Manor

Reluctantly agrees to go to Carbury Manor, uncomfortable with Roger's feelings for her.

You Should Remember That I Am His Mother.

Travels with her mother to Carbury Manor; blushes with shame when the Melmottes' visit to Caversham is mentioned.

The Bishop and the Priest

Receives a rose from Roger; appreciates his character but feels unable to love him as a suitor; resists her mother's pressure.

XIX: Hetta Carbury Hears a Love Tale

Accompanies Roger into the garden; she feels tenderness for him but knows she loves Paul Montague and struggles with her decision.

Lady Pomona’s Dinner Party

Attends the dinner with her mother and brother; her relationship with Roger Carbury is strained as she feels pity rather than love for him.

Mrs. Hurtle

Paul's current love interest; he resolves to marry no one else.

Mrs. Hurtle Goes to the Play

Mentioned as the object of Paul's love, though she is not present in the chapter.

Mr. Broune Has Made Up His Mind

Expresses lukewarm feelings about Mr. Broune and is questioned by her mother about him.

Mr. Broune's Perils

Expresses dislike for Mr. Broune, influencing Lady Carbury's decision, though Lady Carbury is not inclined to be guided by her daughter's opinion.

Paul Montague's Troubles

Expresses trust in Roger Carbury and anxiety about her brother Felix; converses with Paul about Melmotte and the railway scheme.

I Do Love Him.

Found alone with Paul; later confesses to her mother that she loves someone else, but not Roger.

XL: “Unanimity Is the Very Soul of These Things.”

Recalled by Paul as he danced with her at Melmotte's ball.

The Results of Love and Wine

Mentions that Mary says Felix came back and did not go; Lady Carbury cannot bring herself to tell her the truth.

So Shall Be My Enmity

Accepts Paul Montague's proposal, causing a rift with her mother and cousin Roger.

Sir Felix Protects His Sister

Melancholy after her mother's harsh words but remains steadfast in her love for Paul Montague.

Miss Melmotte Declares Her Purpose

Suffering from the shock of Paul Montague's betrayal, she reluctantly delivers her brother's rejection to Marie Melmotte, showing compassion despite her own distress.

Sir Felix Meddles with Many Matters

Reminds Felix of his threat against Paul Montague and expresses her distress, but is ignored by her brother.

LXXII: “Ask Himself.”

Tells Roger about Felix's beating; blushes when Roger alludes to women as causes of trouble; leaves the room to allow her mother and Roger to discuss Mrs. Hurtle.

Hetta and Her Lover

Writes to Paul demanding the truth about Mrs. Hurtle, then confronts him and breaks off their relationship.

Paul Montague’s Vindication

Miserable after breaking with Paul Montague; returns his brooch; resists her mother's pressure to marry Roger Carbury; receives Paul's letter.

Down at Carbury

Mentioned as having broken off with Paul due to false impressions about Mrs. Hurtle; Roger believes she is miserable and that her love was given before she knew the truth.

Hetta's Sorrow

Tormented by Paul's letter, she reconsiders her broken engagement and decides to write to Mrs. Hurtle for the truth.

The Rivals

Silent and resolute, she visits Mrs. Hurtle, learns the truth about Paul's fidelity, and determines to write to him and restore their engagement despite her mother's anger.

A True Lover

Writes a letter of penitence and love to Paul Montague, then confides in Roger Carbury, seeking his support for her marriage.

Down in Suffolk

Accepts Paul's proposal despite her mother's opposition; marries Paul in the spring.