Dame Hansen

Hulda Hansen

Dame Hansen is Hulda's mother, often strict and controlling, creating a tense but familial dynamic.

Sylvius Hogg

Dame Hansen interacts with Sylvius as a respected acquaintance, though she is wary of his influence on her daughter.

Joel Hansen

Dame Hansen is Joel's mother, with a protective but sometimes overbearing relationship.

Ole Kamp

Dame Hansen views Ole as a respectable young man, but is cautious about his involvement with Hulda.

Mother

Dame Hansen and Mother are likely relatives or close family friends, sharing a supportive bond.

The Stranger

Dame Hansen is unsettled by The Stranger, whose mysterious presence creates an atmosphere of suspicion and fear.

Hulda Hansen

Dame Hansen is Hulda's mother, often strict and controlling, creating a tense but familial dynamic.

Sylvius Hogg

Dame Hansen interacts with Sylvius as a respected acquaintance, though she is wary of his influence on her daughter.

Hulda Hansen

Dame Hansen is Hulda's mother, often strict and controlling, creating a tense but familial dynamic.

Ole Kamp

Dame Hansen views Ole as a respectable young man, but is cautious about his involvement with Hulda.

Joel Hansen

Dame Hansen is Joel's mother, with a protective but sometimes overbearing relationship.

Mother

Dame Hansen and Mother are likely relatives or close family friends, sharing a supportive bond.

I

Hulda's mother, who plans to go to Moel for provisions and shows concern about the letter.

II

Innkeeper of the well-regarded inn at Dal, noted for her well-stocked cellar and larder.

III

The widowed mother of Joel and Hulda, about 50 years old, reserved and self-reliant. She wears mourning and manages the inn and farm, but is uncommunicative about financial troubles.

IV

Anxious and gloomy; receives a troubling message from Monsieur Sandgoist.

V

Despondent and distracted after her meeting with the stranger, though she denies anything is wrong.

VI

Dame Hansen returns to find the stranger installed. She becomes uneasy and, after reading his name in the register, tears up his bill, saying he owes nothing.

VII

Her mysterious behavior regarding Sandgoist is discussed; she remains silent and distressed.

Chapter X

Hosts Sylvius Hogg at her inn and is honored by his presence.

XII

Disapproves of Hulda's refusal, repeatedly lamenting the offered five thousand marks; fears the loss of a certain sum for a speculative chance.

XIV

Revealed to have secretly mortgaged the Dal property; pressures Hulda to sell the ticket to clear the debt, and finally takes the ticket from her daughter.

XV

Defends her decision to sell the ticket to Sandgoist, arguing necessity; feels superstitious dread after Hogg's rebuke.

Chapter XX

No longer haunted by fear of Sandgoist; rejoices in the family's happiness.