The Carbury Family
Lady Carbury's handsome, selfish son, who is incapable of genuine affection and lives only for immediate gratification.
The Beargarden
Asks his mother for money, gambles at the Beargarden, wins over £700, and goes hunting.
Madame Melmotte's Ball
Dances with Marie Melmotte, showing physical animation and charm; pursues her as a potential heiress.
After the Ball
Wins nearly £2,000 from Grasslough and over £400 from Grendall at the Beargarden; returns to the club after the ball to continue gambling.
Mentor
Avoids Roger but is caught; defiantly defends his gambling and hopes to marry Marie Melmotte; returns £20 to Roger.
Lovesick
Described as having 'grovelled in the gutters' and being a potential professional gambler.
The Great Railway to Vera Cruz
Mentioned as a potential director; later listed among the directors of the railway company.
Mr. Fisker's Success
A director of the railway and member of the Beargarden; helps introduce Paul Montague to club life.
Lady Carbury at Home
Lady Carbury's son, flirts with Marie Melmotte during the gathering.
Sir Felix in His Mother's House
Returns home drunk in the early morning after a night at the Beargarden, evasive about his proposal to Marie Melmotte.
Carbury Manor
Mentioned as a director of the Great American Railway, which Roger despises.
You Should Remember That I Am His Mother.
Expected to visit Carbury Manor on Saturday; his pursuit of Marie Melmotte is the central point of contention.
Marie Melmotte Hears a Love Tale
Arrives late at Carbury Manor, lies about his delay, and proposes to Marie Melmotte for her money.
Ruby Ruggles Hears a Love Tale
Felix arranges a clandestine meeting with Ruby, flatters her with empty promises, and privately resolves not to keep his next appointment. He views the affair as a casual amusement and plans to lure her to London.
XIX: Hetta Carbury Hears a Love Tale
Discusses returning to London but is persuaded by his mother to stay for the Longestaffes' dinner; reveals that Marie Melmotte has accepted him.
Lady Pomona’s Dinner Party
Sits next to Marie Melmotte at dinner, discusses their engagement, and considers the risks of eloping with her.
Lord Nidderdale’s Morality
Anxious about being jockeyed out of profits, he questions Nidderdale about shares and later fears Melmotte's power over his marriage prospects.
Yes;—I'm a Baronet.
Hesitates to propose to Marie Melmotte, calculating financial risks; eventually visits Melmotte but is humiliated by the financier's probing questions about his income and property.
Miles Grendall's Triumph
Desperate to raise money to impress Melmotte, he tries to collect debts from Dolly and Miles, and later suspects Miles of cheating at cards.
In Grosvenor Square
His letter to Marie lacks passion, causing her disappointment.
Dolly Longestaffe Goes Into the City
Distressed by Miles Grendall's cheating, he seeks Dolly's help to recover money and invest in railway shares, but is indifferent to Marie's affections.
Miss Melmotte's Courage
Contemplates Marie's proposal to elope and rob her father; is urged by his mother to run away with Marie; visits Grosvenor Square and is embraced by Marie despite the risk.
Mr. Melmotte's Promise
Discussed as being engaged to Marie Melmotte; his mother considers his prospects and the risk of ruin if he marries without money.
Mr. Broune Has Made Up His Mind
Mentioned as a potential burden or beneficiary of Lady Carbury's possible marriage to Mr. Broune.
John Crumb
Mentioned as the London lover who made an appointment with Ruby but neglected to keep it, fueling her refusal of John Crumb.
Ruby Ruggles Obeys Her Grandfather
Suspected by Daniel Ruggles and John Crumb of being involved with Ruby; Roger Carbury doubts his involvement.
Melmotte's Glory
Invests his winnings from the Beargarden in Melmotte's shares, but later realizes he has nothing to sell.
Mr. Broune's Perils
His drunkenness and dissipation are cited by Lady Carbury as reasons for her refusal, and Mr. Broune dreads having him in his household.
The Boardroom
Accepts Melmotte's bribe to write a renunciation letter, feels ashamed but continues gambling at the Beargarden.
Paul Montague's Troubles
Seen in the city with Melmotte; Hetta fears he is being drawn into Melmotte's dishonest schemes.
I Do Love Him.
Suspected by Roger of being involved with Ruby Ruggles' disappearance; lies about his knowledge.
All Prepared
Reluctantly agrees to the elopement plan, though he is plagued by doubts about the financial risks and his own commitment.
XLIII: The City Road
Felix is Ruby's lover, seen at a music-hall in incognito attire. He refuses to promise marriage to Ruby, leading to their quarrel and her decision to leave him.
Mr. Melmotte Is Pressed for Time
Visits Melmotte to demand his money back, receives only £200, and later taunts Paul Montague about Mrs. Hurtle.
Ruby a Prisoner
Ruby's lover, who agrees to meet her at the Music Hall on Tuesday before his planned departure for New York.
Sir Felix Makes Himself Ready
Anxious and reluctant, Felix finalizes elopement plans with Marie, receives money from Didon, and informs his mother.
The Journey to Liverpool
Fails to appear at Liverpool; remains in London after losing the elopement money at cards and drinking heavily.
Which Shall It Be?
Mentioned by Ruby as being possibly still in London; she has written to him but received no reply.
The Results of Love and Wine
Lies in bed all day, sick and ashamed after failing to elope with Marie Melmotte; confesses to having received £250 from her and losing it at play.
Clerical Charities
Referenced in connection with the failed elopement and as a recipient of funds from his mother, which Roger disapproves of.
Mr. Melmotte on the Day of the Election
Referenced indirectly through the £250 paid by Mr. Broune on account of money Sir Felix took from Marie Melmotte.
So Shall Be My Enmity
Reported missing for several days; rumored to have drowned himself after the Melmotte affair.
Sir Felix Protects His Sister
Financially desperate and idle, he tries to collect debts, receives worthless scrip from Melmotte, and resumes his pursuit of Ruby Ruggles.
Miss Melmotte Declares Her Purpose
Absent but central; his rejection of Marie is conveyed through Hetta, confirming the end of their engagement.
Sir Felix Meddles with Many Matters
Acts the protective brother by confronting Paul Montague, then visits Ruby Ruggles and clashes with Mrs. Hurtle over his intentions.
John Crumb Falls Into Trouble
Beaten by John Crumb, left bloodied and moaning, taken to hospital.
LXXII: “Ask Himself.”
Beaten by John Crumb; in the hospital with bruises, missing teeth, and cut lips; no broken bones.
Melmotte Makes a Friend
Mentioned as having been thrashed in the streets over a young lady; Marie still harbors feelings for him but acknowledges his poor behavior.
Hetta and Her Lover
Remains upstairs as an invalid, avoiding the world after being thrashed.
Ruby Prepares for Service
Mentioned as having been beaten by John Crumb; he refuses to press charges, and Ruby begins to see him as unreliable and of little account.
LXXXII: Marie's Perseverance
Refuses to see Marie, ashamed of his facial injuries and skeptical about her fortune, preferring to avoid the immediate nuisance of a scene.
Paul Montague’s Vindication
Mentioned as Lady Carbury's son who may need to be taken abroad; his potential marriage to Marie Melmotte is discussed.
Where "The Wild Asses Quench Their Thirst"
Arrives at the Beargarden seeking dinner and play, but finds the club in ruins. He announces his plan to travel with a clergyman, but is exposed as heartless and cowardly by Grasslough.
Marie Melmotte's Fate
Mentioned as Marie's former romantic interest; her infatuation with him is now over, and she views love as a learned lesson rather than genuine feeling.
