# Mrs. Montgomery — Washington Square character guide

> Mrs. Montgomery in Washington Square by Henry James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor Mrs. Montgomery

**First appearance:** 0012-xiii

## Who they are

Morris Townsend's impoverished, principled sister who warns Catherine.

## In the story

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

Dr. Sloper intends to write to her to learn the truth about Morris's character.

### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/washington_square_se/chapters/xiv)

Morris's sister, who reluctantly admits to giving him money and, under duress, advises Dr. Sloper not to let Catherine marry him.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/washington_square_se/chapters/xxxii)

Has nothing to impart to Dr. Sloper; she believes Morris has gone to California and prefers not to bear witness against him now that Miss Sloper is out of danger.

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