Roger Carbury

Lady Carbury

Lady Carbury relies on her wealthy cousin Roger for financial support and moral guidance, though she often resents his judgment.

Hetta Carbury

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

Mrs. Hurtle

Mrs. Hurtle and Roger are acquaintances who meet through the Carbury family circle, with Roger disapproving of her past.

Sir Felix Carbury

Roger is Felix's cousin and stern moral critic, constantly reproaching him for his dissolute lifestyle.

Lady Carbury

Lady Carbury relies on her wealthy cousin Roger for financial support and moral guidance, though she often resents his judgment.

Hetta Carbury

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

Sir Felix Carbury

Roger is Felix's cousin and stern moral critic, constantly reproaching him for his dissolute lifestyle.

Lady Carbury

Lady Carbury relies on her wealthy cousin Roger for financial support and moral guidance, though she often resents his judgment.

Hetta Carbury

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

Mrs. Hurtle

Mrs. Hurtle and Roger are acquaintances who meet through the Carbury family circle, with Roger disapproving of her past.

Mrs. Hurtle

Mrs. Hurtle and Roger are acquaintances who meet through the Carbury family circle, with Roger disapproving of her past.

Sir Felix Carbury

Roger is Felix's cousin and stern moral critic, constantly reproaching him for his dissolute lifestyle.

The Carbury Family

The head of the Carbury family, nearly forty, who is passionately in love with his cousin Hetta.

Roger Carbury and Paul Montague

Reveals his proposal to Henrietta and his determination to win her; confronts Paul Montague about his feelings.

Mentor

Visits Lady Carbury to discuss Felix's debts; confronts Felix and extracts £20 from him; plans to speak to Hetta.

Lovesick

Confronts Henrietta about the Melmotte association, expresses his old-fashioned values, and agonizes over his unrequited love for her.

Carbury Manor

Hosts the visit, troubled by Lady Carbury's letter and Felix's directorship; reflects on his love for Hetta and his moral principles.

You Should Remember That I Am His Mother.

Hosts Lady Carbury and Hetta; openly criticizes the Melmottes and Felix's motives; disapproves of the Longestaffes hosting the Melmottes.

The Bishop and the Priest

Hosts the dinner; reflects on Father Barham's religious earnestness versus the bishop's pleasant manner; resolves to propose to Hetta on Monday.

Marie Melmotte Hears a Love Tale

Deeply displeased by Felix's behavior, he reluctantly accommodates him and views him as a 'miserable cub.'

Ruby Ruggles Hears a Love Tale

Roger Carbury is the landlord of Sheep's Acre Farm and the owner of Sheepstone Birches. He had previously introduced Felix to Ruby, but now his growing dislike of Felix prevents any conversation about her.

XIX: Hetta Carbury Hears a Love Tale

Annoyed by Father Barham's criticisms; takes Hetta into the garden to talk, first about the priest and then about Felix's engagement to Marie.

Lady Pomona’s Dinner Party

Left alone at Carbury, he dwells on his loneliness and his resentment toward Paul Montague, feeling that Montague has robbed him of Hetta's love.

Mrs. Hurtle

Referenced as Paul's friend who advised him against marrying Mrs. Hurtle.

Mrs. Hurtle Goes to the Play

Referenced as Paul's former mentor who warned him against Mrs. Hurtle; Paul now hesitates to confide in him due to their rivalry over Hetta.

Mr. Broune Has Made Up His Mind

Mentioned as a potential husband for Hetta in Lady Carbury's thoughts.

Ruby Ruggles Obeys Her Grandfather

Landlord of Daniel Ruggles; listens to the farmer's story and decides to go to London to trace Ruby.

Paul Montague's Troubles

Praised by Hetta and Paul for his honesty and integrity; is in town on mysterious business and accompanies Lady Carbury to a soirée.

I Do Love Him.

Advises Paul on the railway and Mrs. Hurtle; reveals Ruby Ruggles' disappearance and suspicion of Sir Felix.

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

Mentioned indirectly as part of the Carbury family; not directly present.

Can You Be Ready in Ten Minutes?

Returns from church and discusses Ruby Ruggles with Paul. He resolves to visit Ruby and try to get her back to Bungay, expressing concern about her involvement with Felix Carbury.

XLIII: The City Road

Roger visits Ruby at Mrs. Pipkin's house, warns her against Sir Felix, and urges her to return to John Crumb. He speaks highly of Crumb's character and tries to persuade Ruby to change her ways.

Roger Carbury and His Two Friends

Returns home after finding Ruby Ruggles; advises John Crumb to delay his visit; later confronts Paul Montague at Lowestoft about his relationship with Mrs. Hurtle.

Mrs. Hurtle at Lowestoft

Expresses satisfaction at Paul's decision but reminds him of the consequences of his imprudence.

Ruby a Prisoner

Mentioned as having warned Mrs. Pipkin about Ruby's behavior, influencing her strict actions.

Clerical Charities

Engages in debates about Melmotte's character and donations, feeling disheartened by the state of society and his family's troubles.

Father Barham Visits London

Mentioned as a friend of Father Barham, though not present in the chapter.

So Shall Be My Enmity

Receives Paul's letter and responds with a wrathful declaration of enmity, refusing to forgive Paul.

LXXII: “Ask Himself.”

Struggles with how to answer Lady Carbury's request about Paul Montague and Mrs. Hurtle; travels to London; advises Hetta to ask Paul directly; offers his home to Lady Carbury and Felix.

Hetta and Her Lover

Has given his opinion on Sir Felix and advised Hetta to ask Paul directly about Mrs. Hurtle.

Paul Montague’s Vindication

Mentioned as the cousin Lady Carbury wants Hetta to marry; Hetta resolves she will never marry him.

Down at Carbury

Returns to Suffolk, deeply unhappy and conflicted about his feelings toward Paul Montague and Hetta. Struggles with his conscience over whether to tell the truth about Paul and Mrs. Hurtle.

Hetta's Sorrow

Hetta feels he and her mother have plotted against her, driving her to a declaration from which she sees no escape.

A True Lover

Receives Hetta's letter, resolves to sacrifice his own hopes and support her marriage to Paul Montague, and travels to London to convey his consent.

Down in Suffolk

Struggles inwardly but resolves to support Hetta and Paul; gives Hetta away at the wedding.