# David — The Well of Loneliness character guide

> David in The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mary! David

**First appearance:** 0141-iii

## Who they are

A friend who interacts with Mary and Stephen in Paris.

## Relationships

### [Mary Llewellyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/mary_llewellyn)

_friendship_

David is Mary's loyal dog, a source of comfort and companionship for her.

### [Mary Llewellyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/mary_llewellyn)

_friendship_

David is Mary's loyal dog, a source of comfort and companionship for her.

### [Mary Llewellyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/mary_llewellyn)

_friendship_

David is Mary's loyal dog, a source of comfort and companionship for her.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iii)

The stray Irish water-spaniel adopted by Mary and Stephen.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i)

In the garden with Mary, being persuaded not to retrieve the pigeons.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii)

Mary's dog, who tries desperately to comfort her with playful antics and affectionate gestures, sensing her unhappiness.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii)

The dog misses Stephen's companionship and longs for walks; he feels captive through love of Mary.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as joining Stephen and Mary on drives into the country, bringing rapture.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/v)

Mary is walking with David when Brockett arrives.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/xlvii)

A young man who becomes a source of comfort and attention for Mary, exacerbating Stephen's jealousy.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i)

Gives a large gilt clock; becomes excited and is tied up in the study to calm down.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iii)

His second white bow has come untied; he sits with his head upon Mary's lap, huddling close to Stephen.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i)

Loves Martin and prefers his company, causing Stephen a sense of betrayal.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iii)

Stephen's dog, who reacts with fear and trembling to the emotional turmoil and Stephen's anguish.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters