The Well of Loneliness · Character
Miss Delmé-Howard
A woman in the Parisian social circle.
minor
Also known as Howard
First appearance: iii
Miss Delmé-Howard shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as 'Howard' following behind in another car; Stephen checks on her safety.
Miss Delmé-Howard first appears in 0141 iii.
In II: Mentioned as 'Howard' following behind in another car; Stephen checks on her safety.
Later, in II: Obsessed with her hair; quarrels with Bless but later reconciles over a shared grievance against Stephen.
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- Other
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- War and later acquaintances
- Core characters and family
- Protagonist
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