# Fatûmah — Veiled Women character guide

> Fatûmah in Veiled Women by Marmaduke Pickthall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** O Fatûmah

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A minor female character addressed directly in the text.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/veiled_women_se/chapters/i)

A little Galla slave who spies on the household and brings news of the governess's conversion and impending marriage.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/veiled_women_se/chapters/xiii)

Makes rude grimaces at Barakah and later snuggles up to her after Barakah's outburst.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/veiled_women_se/chapters/xx)

Galla slave; excited by Tâhir's performance; delivers Mrs. Cameron's letter to Barakah.

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