Mademoiselle Duphot

I

A youthful French governess with a horse-like face; she is lonely and homesick, and confides in Stephen about her mother and sister.

II

Protests that gymnastics and fencing thicken the ankles, and is horrified by Stephen's announcement.

III

Praises Stephen's fencing and gymnastics, admires her grace and power, and indulges her physical culture craze.

IV

Must leave Stephen to return to Paris and care for her aging mother; replaced by a governess who can teach Greek and Latin.

V

The kind and emotional governess departs for Paris, weeping openly and giving Stephen her sister's address. Her departure marks the end of Stephen's irresponsible childhood.

I

Her departure from Morton is mentioned as the precursor to the innovations.

II

Stephen's former governess, now middle-aged and stout, who joyfully recognizes Stephen and shares updates about her life.

III

Visits Stephen in Paris; asks about Stephen's parents and is troubled by the news of Sir Philip's death and Stephen's separation from her mother.

IV

Hosts Stephen and Puddle, explains her sister Julie's blindness and the miracle of Thérèse, and shows the picture of the young nun.

V

Hosts Stephen and Puddle; enjoys sweets and studies booklets on Saint Thérèse; develops a real sympathy with Puddle.

III

Weeps at parting with Stephen, prays for France, and embodies the pious spirit of the time.

III

The kind former teacher who recalls Stephen's naughty but dear childhood; expresses warmth toward Mary and approval of their arrangement.

II

Mentioned as one of Mary's few friends in Paris, along with Julie.

I

Mentioned as one of the early acquaintances of Stephen and Mary in Paris.

I

Visited less often by Stephen and Mary; she remains kind but unaware of their true nature.