Jimmy Trent

Part III: Jimmy

Visits the family with his violin, becomes a romantic interest and subject of gossip.

II

Agnes's husband, a violinist and composer, charming but seen as a worthless husband by Jane.

III

Amusing and intelligent, but irresponsible; discusses his concerto and plans to move to Chicago for a music critic job.

V

Expected to travel to Lakewood soon to visit Jane.

VI

Jimmy impulsively boards the Twentieth Century Limited to join Jane, sharing his life story of being raised in a revivalist tent and his artistic journey.

Chapter VII

Travels with Jane from New York; calls Stephen 'sir' and invites Jane to lunch, which she declines.

I

Mentioned in Jane's thoughts; he has not called since their intimate train journey, causing her frustration.

II

Visits unexpectedly, plays violin, sings a gypsy ballad, and playfully proposes running away with Jane.

III

Jimmy kisses Jane during their walk, causing her distress.

Mrs. Lester's Seventy-Fifth Birthday

Arrives at the party, apologizes to Jane for his earlier actions.

V

Learns his lesson after the kiss; behaves penitently and avoids further advances.

I

Arrives early to play his finished violin concerto for Jane, dedicating it to her.

II

Mentioned as the man Jane lunched with; he kissed the rim of his champagne glass.

III

Shares a deep emotional connection with Jane, quotes Housman, and prepares to leave for New York.

IV

Plays parcheesi with the children, tries to persuade Jane to stay and talk, and is left to write a letter to Agnes.

V

Passionately declares his love for Jane and tries to persuade her to leave her marriage for a new life together.

VI

Hopeful and persistent, he tries to convince Jane to leave her husband for him, but ultimately accepts her decision and leaves.

Chapter VII

Jimmy returns after five days to try to convince Jane to leave with him, but ultimately accepts her decision and plans to travel West and to the Orient.

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Jane's former lover; his letter reveals he joined the German army and was killed on the Marne.

II

Deceased; remembered as adventurous, talented, and always on the wrong side of every Marne; his concerto and letters are discussed.

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Deceased lover of Jane; remembered as having died suddenly at 35 in France, leaving a letter expressing no desire to die.

VI

Jane reflects on her past love for him, his death in France, and the relief she feels at having avoided a life with him.

II

Mentioned by Isabel as a minor figure in Jane's past, contrasting with the seriousness of Cicily's situation.

Chapter X

Mentioned in Jane's thoughts as a recent preoccupation.