Gerda Torp

Mrs. Solent

Gerda, as Wolf's earthy lover, is in direct conflict with Mrs. Solent's possessive, controlling nature over her son.

Bob Weevil

Bob Weevil and Gerda Torp are friends and fellow villagers, often interacting in casual, earthy social settings.

Christie Malakite

Christie and Gerda are rivals for Wolf's affection, representing opposing spiritual and sensual forces in his life.

Mrs. Solent

Gerda, as Wolf's earthy lover, is in direct conflict with Mrs. Solent's possessive, controlling nature over her son.

Mrs. Solent

Gerda, as Wolf's earthy lover, is in direct conflict with Mrs. Solent's possessive, controlling nature over her son.

Bob Weevil

Bob Weevil and Gerda Torp are friends and fellow villagers, often interacting in casual, earthy social settings.

Bob Weevil

Bob Weevil and Gerda Torp are friends and fellow villagers, often interacting in casual, earthy social settings.

Christie Malakite

Christie and Gerda are rivals for Wolf's affection, representing opposing spiritual and sensual forces in his life.

Christie Malakite

Christie and Gerda are rivals for Wolf's affection, representing opposing spiritual and sensual forces in his life.

The Blackbird's Song

Gerda meets Wolf by the river, exposing her legs in a cold twilight. She speaks candidly about marriage, suggesting they would suit each other.

Yellow Bracken

Seated by the river with Lobbie, arranging a wicker-basket; shares a shy moment with Wolf.

The Three Peewits

Gerda is mentioned indirectly when Mr. Torp warns Wolf about her and farmers make crude insinuations.

Christie

Gerda playfully evades Wolf's advances during a chase around the table, then leaves reproachfully after Wolf's abrupt question about lunch.

The Tea-Party

Flirtatious and happy during the tea party, shows a familiar gesture toward Bob Weevil that unsettles Wolf.

The Slowworm of Lenty

Waits for Wolf in nightdress and dressing-gown; engages in passionate lovemaking; later worries about Wolf's lateness.

Rounded with a Sleep

Sleeps deeply on Poll's Camp, appearing to Wolf as being in league with heathen powers, which stirs his jealousy and doubt.

A Game of Bowls

Wolf remembers her last words about waiting for him; he decides to return home to her.

This Is Reality

Gerda appears calm and domestic, asking Wolf to check on a candle, while Wolf's suspicions about her linger.

The School-Treat

Defiantly angry at Mrs. Solent's interference, feeling her one treat ruined; later seen with Bob Weevil at the dance, fueling Wolf's suspicion.

Wine

Wolf suspects she is with Bob Weevil; she has lost her bird-whistling ability.

Mr. Malakite at Weymouth

Gerda is mentioned as waiting at home; Wolf worries about her vexation at his late return.

Slate

Wolf thinks of her longing for household items as he struggles with the decision to return the cheque.

The Quick or the Dead?

Asleep or pretending; distant and unhappy; goes to Chequers Street with Lobbie.

Lenty Pond

Kissed farewell by Wolf at the gate; later to be visited by Darnley on Wolf's behalf.

Forget

Gerda shows tender concern for Wolf during his nightmare and discusses plans for the wedding and a possible weekend at the Burden.

Ripeness Is All

Her radiance under Carfax's admiration causes Wolf to feel slighted and worry about her simplicity.