Years of Grace
Jane's husband, whose presence and relationship with Jane are a source of quiet contemplation and unspoken tension.
II
Jane's husband, whose marriage to Jane is a subject of reflection.
III
Mentioned in the context of family and marriage.
IV
Jane's husband; supportive but distant in the chapter.
III
Flora's cousin from Boston, a slim young man with blue eyes and blond hair, who dances with Jane and arranges to visit her on Sunday.
IV
Sends Jane twelve red roses and visits the Ward family; is invited to stay for Christmas lunch.
III
Jane's husband; their marriage is a backdrop for Jane's reflections on sacrifice and duty.
I
Visits for tea; confesses his love to Jane; is rejected.
Chapter II
Mentioned as being in love with Jane, though not present in the scene.
III
Stops by to invite Jane skating, appears charming and debonair, and dismisses the idea of Jane needing to do something important.
IV
Stephen expresses his love for Jane, proposes teaching her to love him, and is hopeful about their future.
IV
Jane's husband, whose presence is felt through Jane's reflections on their life together.
II
Stephen expresses boredom with the bank and hints at joining the Rough Riders, showing Jane a clipping about volunteer recruitment.
Chapter III
Proposes to Jane and kisses her; she accepts his proposal after reading André's letter.
IV
The groom, nervous but charming, about to marry Jane before going to war.
V
Mentioned as an authentic hero who charged up San Juan Hill and is recovering from malarial fever.
I
Jane's husband, expected to arrive on the six o'clock train for his vacation.
II
Jane's husband, first vice-president of a bank, appears tired and aging; indulges Cicily.
Chapter III
Jane's husband; joins her in the bedroom, looks tired, and mentions a minor issue with Miss Parrot.
IV
Stephen supports Jane's trip, though he has never seen the charm in Agnes.
I
Jane's husband, seen on the platform with the children, waving goodbye.
II
Mentioned in Jane's memory of introducing him to Agnes years ago.
III
Mentioned as Jane's banker husband, representing stability and conventionality.
Chapter VII
Meets Jane at the station; appears surprised by Jimmy's presence and demeanor.
III
Jane's husband, whose presence in the household is felt but distant.
I
Jane's husband; calls to say he will visit Muriel to advise on business matters.
II
Returns home, locks the terrace doors, and is briefly questioned by Jane about Muriel; represents stability and domestic order.
III
Stephen is Jane's husband, present at the Thanksgiving gathering.
V
Drives the family home, unaware of the kiss, and invites Jimmy to dinner, showing his trust and innocence.
IV
Jane's husband, whose presence reminds her of her sacrifices.
III
Appears briefly at home, reading to the children and welcoming Jimmy.
IV
Lounges reading the Evening Post, goes to bed early, and later discusses mundane plans about Steve's teeth.
V
Jane's husband, absorbed in the Sunday paper and real estate; oblivious to the emotional drama unfolding in the garden.
VI
Unaware of the night's events, he appears cheerful and trusting, deepening Jane's guilt.
Chapter VII
Referenced as Jane's husband, the reason she chooses to stay and live for.
V
Jane's husband, whose marriage is a source of reflection for Jane.
I
Jane's husband; she calls him for support after learning of Jimmy's death.
I
Jane's husband, immersed in Liberty Loan campaigns; not directly present but referenced.
Chapter II
Initially incredulous and consternated by Cicily's announcement, but later recalls his own feelings when he wanted to marry Jane.
III
Jane's husband, supports her concerns, calls the young people 'kids,' and ultimately advises to let nature take its course.
VI
Gives Cicily away, has tears in his eyes, and Jane takes his arm after the ceremony.
II
Jane's husband, whose presence and expectations influence Jane's reflections.
I
Mentioned as having seen fighting at San Juan Hill, contrasted with the younger men's war experience.
Chapter III
Shares the vigil with Robin, and after the death, tenderly leads Jane away from the bedside.
IV
Mentioned as Jane's husband, left a note for him when she rushed to the hospital.
V
Returns from tennis, eager to take Buzzy Barker to a movie; argues for an early dinner.
VI
Offers Jack a job at his bank and supports Cicily's plans, though he acknowledges Jack's own ambitions.
III
Jane's husband; his presence and views on marriage are referenced.
I
Jane's husband, returns home from work, gives her a birthday kiss, and represents the old-fashioned values Jane clings to.
IV
Jane's husband, whose relationship with Jane is examined in her reflections.
I
Jane's husband, who loves Gull Rocks and won a silver cup with young Steve.
V
Mentioned as Jane's husband who adores Cicily; Jane dreads telling him about Cicily's plans.
Chapter VI
Grieves the sudden death of his father, Alden Carver.
V
Jane's husband, whose presence is felt in her reflections on their life together.
I
Stephen looks unspeakably tired, sitting in a stiff-backed chair after his father's funeral.
I
Mrs. Carver enters in her familiar black silk house gown, composed and worried about window shades.
II
Discusses inheritance with Alden and Jane; reluctantly accepts Steve's choice but expresses bitterness about his Western upbringing.
IV
Looks troubled and off his feed; reveals to Jane that Cicily is divorcing Jack to marry Albert Lancaster, having known for ten days.
V
Listens to Jack's plans to leave the bank; reflects on the situation with Jane after the others leave.
VI
Provides perspective on marriage and sacrifice.
I
Jane's husband, who reluctantly agrees to the pilgrimage to Paris for their daughter's wedding, viewing it as a 'leading from the Lord.'
III
Looks tired during the party; Jane worries about his health and their shared unease.
IV
Stephen appears grim and constrained, though he has benefited from the sea voyage. He succumbs reluctantly to Cicily's gaiety.
V
Mentioned as being downstairs eating breakfast; Jane reflects on her marriage to him.
VI
Accompanies Jane and the family to the museum, but shows indifference to the Duroy sculpture.
VII
Tries to nap after a hard day; Jane observes his grim and tired demeanor.
IX
Encourages Jane to visit André's studio; remains with the children.
Chapter X
Reads King Arthur stories to the grandchildren, plans a family outing to The Mikado, and shows indulgence and warmth.
