Milly Ruthyn

Maud Ruthyn

Maud forms a close, affectionate cousinly bond with the innocent and lively Milly, finding a rare source of joy at Bartram-Haugh.

Uncle Silas

Milly is Uncle Silas's daughter, but she is neglected and kept in ignorance by her father, who shows her little genuine care.

Dudley Ruthyn

Dudley is Milly's brother, but he treats her with contempt and cruelty, showing no familial affection.

Doctor Bryerly

Doctor Bryerly interacts with Milly as a concerned outsider, recognizing her innocence and vulnerability within the toxic Ruthyn household.

Madame de la Rougierre

Madame de la Rougierre manipulates and frightens the simple-minded Milly, using her as a pawn in her schemes against Maud.

Maud Ruthyn

Maud forms a close, affectionate cousinly bond with the innocent and lively Milly, finding a rare source of joy at Bartram-Haugh.

Madame de la Rougierre

Madame de la Rougierre manipulates and frightens the simple-minded Milly, using her as a pawn in her schemes against Maud.

Dudley Ruthyn

Dudley is Milly's brother, but he treats her with contempt and cruelty, showing no familial affection.

Doctor Bryerly

Doctor Bryerly interacts with Milly as a concerned outsider, recognizing her innocence and vulnerability within the toxic Ruthyn household.

Uncle Silas

Milly is Uncle Silas's daughter, but she is neglected and kept in ignorance by her father, who shows her little genuine care.

Doctor Bryerly

Doctor Bryerly interacts with Milly as a concerned outsider, recognizing her innocence and vulnerability within the toxic Ruthyn household.

Uncle Silas

Milly is Uncle Silas's daughter, but she is neglected and kept in ignorance by her father, who shows her little genuine care.

XXXI: Bartram-Haugh

Milly, Maud's cousin, is introduced as a tall, black-haired, black-eyed girl with a rustic manner and short petticoats. She assists Maud and makes personal comparisons.

XXXII: Uncle Silas

Silas's daughter; portrayed as rustic, uneducated, and afraid of her father; falls asleep during the visit and fears his reprimands.

The Windmill Wood

Maud's cousin; rough, uneducated but talented. Leads the ramble, confronts Beauty at the gate, and is eager to see Maud sketch.

XXXIV: Zamiel

Milly fetches Maud's pencils and returns to defend her against Dickon Hawkes, calling him 'Pegtop' and threatening him.

XXXV: We Visit a Room in the Second Storey

Shows Maud the room, becomes upset about her lack of social graces, and agrees to Maud's teaching plan.

I: An Arrival at Dead of Night

Cousin to Maud; gives Maud a nickname and later a ring; reconciles after a quarrel; shows fear and concern over the mysterious chaise.

Doctor Bryerly Emerges

Milly is upset after being scolded by Uncle Silas for mentioning the chaise and Cormoran; she accompanies Maud on walks.

III: A Midnight Departure

Milly is present during Lady Knollys' visit and is warmly greeted.

Cousin Monica and Uncle Silas Meet

Present during the visit; shows her rustic innocence and is embarrassed about her wardrobe when invited to Elverston.

V: In Which I Make Another Cousin's Acquaintance

Milly confides in Maud about her dislike for Dudley, saying he gets money from their father while she gets none, and shares gossip about his activities.

VI: My Cousin Dudley

Milly is obedient to her brother and laughs at his irreverent jokes, but she is also afraid of her father's anger.

Elverston and Its People

Accompanies Maud to Elverston; receives a makeover from Lady Knollys; observes Lady Mary and Mr. Carysbroke's intimacy.

News at Bartram Gate

Maud's cousin; helps uncover the secret and is involved in a flirtation with the curate.

A Friend Arises

Affectionate daughter of Uncle Silas; accompanies Maud to visit Meg Hawkes.

X: A Chapter-Full of Lovers

Milly is sent home by Dudley as a trick, later teases Maud about Lord Ilbury's attentions, and shows her reformed but still playful nature.

The Rivals

Brings Maud the note, comments on it, and tries to mediate during the fight.

Doctor Bryerly Reappears

Observes Bryerly's arrival and helps Maud learn about the situation.

XIII: Question and Answer

Milly shares in the disappointment when the invitation to the Grange is refused, and she and Maud console each other.

XIV: An Apparition

Milly supports Maud, sleeps by her side during the night of terror, and later attends to her father Silas.

XV: Milly’s Farewell

Milly is heartbroken to be sent away to a French school and bids a tearful farewell to Maud.

XVII: The Picture of a Wolf

Mentioned as being sent to France with Maud.

An Odd Proposal

Milly writes a letter from the convent, expressing her happiness and longing to see Maud.

The Journey

Mentioned by Maud as being happy at Bartram-Haugh; not present in the chapter.

Conclusion

Now happily married to the clergyman Sprigge Biddlepen.