Lord Nidderdale

Augustus Melmotte

Melmotte cultivates Lord Nidderdale as a potential son-in-law to gain social status, while Nidderdale is interested in Marie's dowry.

Marie Melmotte

Lord Nidderdale courts Marie for her money, but she finds him dull compared to the dashing Felix.

Marie Melmotte

Lord Nidderdale courts Marie for her money, but she finds him dull compared to the dashing Felix.

Augustus Melmotte

Melmotte cultivates Lord Nidderdale as a potential son-in-law to gain social status, while Nidderdale is interested in Marie's dowry.

Augustus Melmotte

Melmotte cultivates Lord Nidderdale as a potential son-in-law to gain social status, while Nidderdale is interested in Marie's dowry.

Marie Melmotte

Lord Nidderdale courts Marie for her money, but she finds him dull compared to the dashing Felix.

The Great Railway to Vera Cruz

Listed as a director of the railway company and also in Parliament.

Mr. Fisker's Success

Chairs the farewell dinner; a director of the railway and a candidate for Marie Melmotte's hand.

Lord Nidderdale’s Morality

Philosophical about gambling debts and forgiveness, he confronts Melmotte about the unequal distribution of shares, but accepts Melmotte's evasive explanation.

Yes;—I'm a Baronet.

Flirts with Georgiana Longestaffe in the drawing-room, commenting on the marriage as an 'institution' and implying Felix is the 'happy man.'

Miles Grendall's Triumph

Explains the share situation to Felix and tries to keep the peace during the card game dispute.

Miss Melmotte's Courage

Present at Grosvenor Square with his father; is poked out of the room by the Marquis; is the suitor Marie refuses to marry.

Lady Monogram

Makes a remark about Melmotte's uncertain reputation.

Melmotte's Glory

Negotiates marriage terms with Melmotte but is rejected by Marie, who refuses to marry him.

The Boardroom

Present at the board meeting, fillips paper pellets, and suggests adjourning early.

The India Office

Lord Nidderdale is mentioned as having observed Lord Alfred's disgust in Grosvenor Square, and he declares that Lord Alfred has invested in a cutting whip.

Lord Nidderdale Tries His Hand Again

Renews his suit to Marie Melmotte under paternal pressure, despite doubts about her elopement and the stability of Melmotte's fortune.

The Dinner

Present at the dinner, having heard the rumor but choosing not to abandon Melmotte yet.

The Party

Engages in light conversation about marriage and the Emperor during the party.

Melmotte in Parliament

Learns of Vossner's flight at the Beargarden Club and discusses his father's cautious support for the marriage to Marie Melmotte.

Marie's Fortune

Considers marrying Marie after being assured of a £5,000 annual income, and agrees to visit the Melmotte house.

Melmotte Makes a Friend

Defends Melmotte at the club, offers to personally guarantee the debt to silence Dolly, and later proposes to Marie Melmotte in a businesslike manner.

Melmotte Again at the House

Distances himself from Melmotte, advises him to see his father, and leaves the House.

Breakfast in Berkeley Square

Disgusted with Melmotte's behavior and his own position; refuses to marry Marie despite his father's pressure; learns of Melmotte's death.

The Meeting in Bruton Street

Responds to Marie's summons, helps arrange legal and financial matters, and parts from her kindly, acknowledging the end of their engagement.

The Inquest

Assists Madame Melmotte and Marie in their departure to Hampstead and helps arrange the lodgings.

Where "The Wild Asses Quench Their Thirst"

Reflects on the Beargarden's end with melancholy, expresses fondness for Marie Melmotte, and vows to reform by reading blue books and dining at the Carlton.