Character guide

Mimi Daquin

major

Also known as Mimi, Marie, petite Mimi, Molly, XIV Mimi, VIII Mimi

A young woman at the center of the story, navigating love and family expectations.

Francine

major

Also known as Madame Francine, Madame

A central narrator and observer, deeply connected to the Daquin household.

Jean Daquin

major

Also known as Jean, papa Jean, Major Jean Daquin, Daquin

Patriarch of the Daquin family, a former military man with strong opinions.

Carl Hunter

major

Also known as Carl

A suitor and outsider drawn into the Daquin family circle.

Hilda Adams

supporting

Also known as Hilda

A young woman with her own romantic entanglements and family pressures.

Old Jean

supporting

Also known as Poor Jean, gentle lovable old Jean, Le pauvre Jean, Petit Jean

An elderly figure, possibly a relative, remembered with affection and pity.

Mrs. Daquin

supporting

Matriarch of the Daquin family, concerned with propriety and her children's futures.

Jimmie Forrester

supporting

Also known as Jimmy Forrester, Jimmie, Jimmie Forrester, James H. Forrester

A charming and somewhat unreliable young man involved with several characters.

Mr. Crosby

minor

Also known as Jimmie of Mr. Crosby

A figure connected to Jimmie, possibly a father or employer.

Mrs. Hunter

minor

Carl Hunter's mother, a presence in the social dynamics.

Mary Robertson

minor

Also known as Mary, Mary Robertson of Chicago

A woman from Chicago, possibly a friend or rival.

Mrs. Rogers

minor

A minor character in the social circle.

Bert Bellamy

minor

Also known as Bellamy, Bert, Bob

An acquaintance with a minor role in the narrative.

Mrs. Horace Crosby

minor

Also known as Mrs. Crosby, Crosby

A married woman in the social circle, possibly connected to Jimmie.

Mrs. Adams

minor

Hilda's mother, a background figure.

Mrs. Plummer

minor

A minor character in the household or neighborhood.

The Mannings

minor

Also known as Mr. Manning, Mrs. Manning

A family mentioned in the social fabric of the story.

Sylvia Smith

minor

Also known as Sylvia, Smith, Madame Sylvia

A woman with a name that appears in various contexts.

Mr. Hunter

minor

Carl's father, mentioned but not central.

Dr. Adams

minor

A doctor, possibly related to Hilda.

Margot

minor

Also known as Maggie

A minor character with a brief presence.

Henry Meekins

minor

Also known as Meekins

A minor character who appears in a specific scene.

Aunt Sophie

minor

Also known as Sophie

An aunt figure, likely part of the extended family.

Dr. Newton

minor

A doctor mentioned in the narrative.

Horace Crosby

minor

Also known as Horace, Fat Horace

A member of the Crosby family, possibly Jimmie's relative.

Mr. Robertson

minor

Mary's father, mentioned briefly.

Mrs. Sophronisba King

minor

Also known as Mrs. King, King

A minor character with a distinctive name.

Jeannot

minor

A minor character, possibly a child or servant.

Miss Lawrence

minor

Also known as Lawrence

A minor female character.

Mrs. Williams

minor

Also known as Williams

A minor character in the background.

Gene

minor

Also known as Gene Da - Kwinn

A minor character with a brief mention.

Jerry Reed

minor

Also known as Jerry, Jerry Reed's

A minor character mentioned in passing.

Eulalia

minor

Also known as The Crosbys, the Crosbys, the Eulalia Crosbys

A member of the Crosby family, possibly a matriarch.

Mrs. Watkins

minor

A minor character.

Mrs. Mahoney

minor

A minor character.

Thorne

minor

A minor character with a single mention.

Lizzie Stone

minor

Also known as Lizzie

A minor character.

Laroux

minor

A minor character.

Sam

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant.