# Missus — While the Billy Boils character guide

> Missus in While the Billy Boils by Henry Lawson.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0011-a-day-on-a-selection

## Who they are

A generic wife or landlady.

## In the story

### [Stiffner and Jim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/while_the_billy_boils_se/chapters/stiffner-and-jim)

Stiffner's wife, who brings a shovel during the chase, presumably to attack the escaping swagmen.

### [A Day on a Selection](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/while_the_billy_boils_se/chapters/a-day-on-a-selection)

The selector's wife, constantly managing the household, fowls, and children, while expressing strong opinions on current events.

## Links

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