# Elizabeth Boyd — Uneasy Money character guide > Elizabeth Boyd in Uneasy Money by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Miss Elizabeth Boyd, Miss Boyd, Boyd **First appearance:** 0001-uneasy-money ## Snapshot A capable American bee-farmer holding her family's crumbling fortunes together while her brother chases Broadway and a monkey haunts the wardrobe. ## Who they are Elizabeth runs the Boyd bee farm at Flack's, managing finances, a wayward brother, and a household with brisk maternal pragmatism. She is practical but not above a strategic half-truth—she lets Nutty believe in a hallucinated monkey to scare him sober. Her grounded competence and quiet humor make her the emotional counterweight to Bill's drifting English charm, and the farm becomes the stage where their worlds collide. ## Relationships ### [Nutty Boyd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters/nutty_boyd) _family_ Elizabeth is Nutty's sister, often exasperated by his irresponsible behavior but ultimately caring. ### [Lord Dawlish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters/lord_dawlish) _romantic_ Elizabeth and Lord Dawlish develop a deep romantic connection, eventually leading to marriage. ### [Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters/eustace) _family_ Eustace is Elizabeth's dog, whom she adores and treats with great affection. ### [Nutty Boyd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters/nutty_boyd) _family_ Elizabeth is Nutty's sister, often exasperated by his irresponsible behavior but ultimately caring. ### [Lord Dawlish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters/lord_dawlish) _romantic_ Elizabeth and Lord Dawlish develop a deep romantic connection, eventually leading to marriage. ### [Lord Dawlish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters/lord_dawlish) _romantic_ Elizabeth and Lord Dawlish develop a deep romantic connection, eventually leading to marriage. ### [Nutty Boyd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters/nutty_boyd) _family_ Elizabeth is Nutty's sister, often exasperated by his irresponsible behavior but ultimately caring. ### [Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters/eustace) _family_ Eustace is Elizabeth's dog, whom she adores and treats with great affection. ## In the story ### [Uneasy Money](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/uneasy-money) A sensible and independent woman who contrasts with Claire's materialism. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/iv) The original heir to Nutcombe's fortune, now disinherited; Bill plans to seek her out in America to offer her half the money. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/v) Runs the bee farm at Brookport, cares for Nutty, and feels rage toward Lord Dawlish upon learning of the will. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/vi) Sent a formal letter refusing Lord Dawlish's offer of half the legacy. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/viii) Mentioned as Nutty's sister back at the farm, unaware of his activities. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/ix) Opens up to Bill about her dreams and her anger toward Lord Dawlish, confesses her earlier scheme to drive him away, and asks him to stay. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xi) Forms a close friendship with Bill at the bee farm; her cheerful and capable nature appeals to him, though she remains unaware of his internal conflict. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xiv) Discovers the monkey is real, plans to keep it hidden to scare Nutty into sobriety, identifies it as Lady Wetherby's pet. ### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xvi) Meets Bill at the farm gate, expresses concern about his long absence, and informs him that reporters are swarming the farm due to Lady Wetherby's publicity about the missing monkey. ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xvii) Accompanies Bill, expresses nervousness about newspaper men, and mentions a bee stinging one at a crucial moment. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xviii) Shows fear and vulnerability after the shooting, relying on Bill for comfort and protection. ### [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xix) Bill's fiancée; Claire suspects her of being after Bill's money, but Bill trusts her. ### [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xxi) Elizabeth comes to Bill's door after he returns, asking if he heard Nutty's words. She silently leaves when he confirms he did. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xxii) Meets Bill composedly; explains Nutty's motives and financial fraud; argues that doubt would ruin their marriage; sends Bill away; grieves at the gate. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xxiii) Sends Bill away out of love and doubt, then struggles with regret and self-torment. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xxiv) Learns she is the heir to Claude Nutcombe Boyd's fortune and rushes to catch the eleven o'clock train. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/chapters/xxv) Elizabeth chases after Bill, having learned that the inheritance is hers. She proposes a spontaneous marriage plan and playfully overrules Bill's objections. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters/elizabeth_boyd - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uneasy_money_se/characters