Ruby Ruggles

Sir Felix Carbury

Ruby is infatuated with the charming but irresponsible Felix, who seduces her with promises he never intends to keep.

Mrs. Hurtle

Mrs. Hurtle sees Ruby as a rival for Felix's affections and confronts her with fierce jealousy.

John Crumb

John Crumb is a simple, honest farmer deeply in love with Ruby, who initially rejects him for Felix.

Mrs. Hurtle

Mrs. Hurtle sees Ruby as a rival for Felix's affections and confronts her with fierce jealousy.

Sir Felix Carbury

Ruby is infatuated with the charming but irresponsible Felix, who seduces her with promises he never intends to keep.

Sir Felix Carbury

Ruby is infatuated with the charming but irresponsible Felix, who seduces her with promises he never intends to keep.

John Crumb

John Crumb is a simple, honest farmer deeply in love with Ruby, who initially rejects him for Felix.

John Crumb

John Crumb is a simple, honest farmer deeply in love with Ruby, who initially rejects him for Felix.

Mrs. Hurtle

Mrs. Hurtle sees Ruby as a rival for Felix's affections and confronts her with fierce jealousy.

Ruby Ruggles Hears a Love Tale

Ruby receives a secret letter from Sir Felix Carbury and meets him at Sheepstone Birches. She is torn between her engagement to John Crumb and her romantic fantasies about Felix, but resolves to be 'his wedded wife' or nothing.

John Crumb

Defiantly refuses to marry John Crumb despite her grandfather's threats and the promised £500 dowry; she is still infatuated with Sir Felix Carbury, who has neglected to meet her.

Ruby Ruggles Obeys Her Grandfather

Runs away from Sheep's Acre farm after a violent altercation with her grandfather, taking a train to London.

I Do Love Him.

Has gone missing from Suffolk; believed to have been led away by Sir Felix.

Can You Be Ready in Ten Minutes?

Opens the door for Paul at Mrs. Pipkin's and whispers to him, upset that he told Roger Carbury about seeing her.

XLIII: The City Road

Ruby is staying with her aunt Mrs. Pipkin in Islington, working for her keep. She defends her relationship with Sir Felix Carbury but is shaken by Roger Carbury's warnings and Felix's refusal to marry her.

Roger Carbury and His Two Friends

Living with her aunt Mrs. Pipkin in Islington; Roger believes she is a good girl and that hardship will do her good.

Ruby a Prisoner

Desperate to meet Sir Felix again, she writes him a letter and prepares to go out, but is locked in by her aunt.

Which Shall It Be?

Opens the door for Paul, asks about Sir Felix, and is distressed over her own situation.

Sir Felix Protects His Sister

Imprisoned at her aunt's house, she joyfully reunites with Sir Felix and accepts his vague promise of marriage.

Sir Felix Meddles with Many Matters

Eager to go out with Sir Felix despite her aunt's objections, she defies Mrs. Pipkin and prepares to leave with him.

John Crumb Falls Into Trouble

Leaves her aunt's house with Sir Felix, later denounces John Crumb after the beating.

Ruby Prepares for Service

Forced to seek employment as a nursemaid after her aunt Pipkin insists she must leave; she accepts a low-paying position, feeling degraded by her fall from her former life.

John Crumb's Victory

Reluctantly submits to John's embraces, is married, and after a short honeymoon begins to respect her husband.

Mrs. Hurtle's Fate

Marries John Crumb; Mrs. Hurtle attends the wedding.

Down in Suffolk

Attends the wedding with her husband John Crumb; playfully exchanges words with him.