Frederick Fairlie

Preface to the Present Edition

Mentioned as one of the characters who made friends for the author.

The First Epoch

Laura's invalid uncle and master of Limmeridge House; eccentric and self-absorbed.

III

Employer at Limmeridge House; mentioned as the gentleman seeking a drawing master for two young ladies.

V

Owner of Limmeridge House; ordered a pony-chaise for Walter's arrival.

VI

Described as an invalid guardian who keeps to his apartments and sends for Walter after breakfast.

Chapter VII

The master of Limmeridge House, portrayed as frail, effeminate, and self-absorbed, with a querulous voice and a fixation on his nerves.

Chapter VIII

Mentioned as the recipient of Mrs. Fairlie's letter (addressed as 'Philip').

The Summerhouse Interview

Mentioned as the person Walter must deceive to secure his release from the engagement.

Chapter XI

Laura's guardian; supports Sir Percival's wish for an early marriage; has written to the family solicitor.

XIV

Walter seeks his permission to shorten his engagement at Limmeridge House.

The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore of Chancery Lane, Solicitor

Frederick Fairlie, Laura's uncle and guardian, is mentioned as the one who must approve the settlement, though he remains passive.

III

Laura's uncle, who holds the Limmeridge estate; Mr. Gilmore plans to visit him to advocate for a fair settlement.

Chapter IV

Laura's uncle, who remains obstinately passive and refuses to reconsider the settlement, dismissing Gilmore's concerns with feigned weakness.

I

Laura's uncle, who supports the marriage and dismisses Marian's concerns.

II

Laura's uncle; he pressures Laura to consent to the wedding date, and Marian angrily informs him of her consent.

I

Laura's uncle; mentioned as being occupied with photographing his art collection.

The Story Continued by Frederick Fairlie, Esq., of Limmeridge House

Narrator of the chapter; a nervous invalid who resents being troubled by family matters and prefers to avoid responsibility.

Chapter II

Sent a short, careless note to Laura approving the plan to stay at her aunt's house in London.

IV: The Narrative of the Tombstone

Implied as the brother of the late Philip Fairlie, whose daughter Laura is commemorated.

II

Refuses to recognize Laura upon her return to Limmeridge, insisting she is Anne Catherick and threatening legal action.

V

Mentioned as having little acquaintance with Sir Percival, who was intimate with Laura's father instead.

I

Reluctantly authorizes the meeting and signs the necessary letters; remains an invalid throughout.

III

Dies of paralysis, leading to the inheritance of Limmeridge by Walter's son.

Endnotes

His narrative is mentioned as one of the documents obtained for the record.