# The Clever Woman of the Family — Character guide

> Key figures in The Clever Woman of the Family by Charlotte M. Yonge.

- [Rachel Curtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/rachel_curtis.md): Clever, impulsive young woman who seeks a mission and causes trouble with her schemes.
- [Alick Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/alick_keith.md): A young officer, nephew of Colonel Keith, who becomes involved with Rachel and her family.
- [Fanny Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/fanny_temple.md): Rachel's gentle, pretty sister, married to Sir Edward Morden, often overwhelmed by life.
- [Ermine Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/ermine_williams.md): A refined, sensible young woman, sister to Alison, who becomes a friend and confidante.
- [Rose Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/rose_williams.md): Ermine's younger sister, a lively and somewhat mischievous girl.
- [Aunt Ermine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/aunt_ermine.md): Elderly aunt of the Williams sisters, a kind and wise presence in the household.
- [Bessie Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/bessie_keith.md): A young girl, daughter of Colonel Keith, who is often amused by the adults around her.
- [Alison Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/alison_williams.md): Ermine's sister, a quiet and unformed young woman who later marries.
- [Lady Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/lady_temple.md): Fanny's mother-in-law, a well-meaning but often confused elderly lady.
- [Colonel Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/colonel_keith.md): A military officer, father of Alick and Bessie, a central figure in the Gowanbrae circle.
- [Sir Edward Morden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/sir_edward_morden.md): Fanny's husband, a grey-haired baronet who is kind but somewhat ineffectual.
- [Conrade Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/conrade_temple.md): A young man, possibly a relative of Lady Temple, who is a friend of the family.
- [Captain Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/captain_keith.md): A military officer, possibly a relative of Colonel Keith, who appears in the narrative.
- [Lord Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/lord_keith.md): Deceased patriarch of the Keith family, often referenced in connection to Gowanbrae.
- [Mrs. Curtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_curtis.md): Rachel and Fanny's mother, a gentle and somewhat overwhelmed widow.
- [Mr. Mauleverer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_mauleverer.md): A clergyman who is involved in the parish and the Curtis family's affairs.
- [Colin Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/colin_keith.md): A relative of the Keith family, possibly a brother of Colonel Keith, married to Mrs. Colin Keith.
- [Mr. Clare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_clare.md): A clergyman who appears in the narrative, possibly connected to the parish.
- [Mr. Maddox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_maddox.md): A man who appears in the narrative, possibly a servant or tradesman.
- [Mr. Grey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_grey.md): A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Touchett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_touchett.md): A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Lady Alison Beauchamp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/lady_alison_beauchamp.md): A noblewoman, possibly a relative of the Keiths, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Tibbie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_tibbie.md): A servant or housekeeper in one of the households, speaks with a Scottish dialect.
- [Violetta Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/violetta_williams.md): Another sister of Ermine and Alison, possibly the youngest.
- [Aunt Alison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/aunt_alison.md): An elderly aunt of the Williams sisters, possibly a relative living with them.
- [Aunt Ailie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/aunt_ailie.md): An elderly aunt, possibly of the Keith family, who speaks with a Scottish dialect.
- [Sir Stephen Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/sir_stephen_temple.md): A general, possibly Lady Temple's husband or relative, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Kelland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_kelland.md): A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Maria Hatherton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/maria_hatherton.md): A young woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend of the family.
- [Lady Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/lady_keith.md): A member of the Keith family, possibly the wife of Colonel Keith.
- [Maister Colin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/maister_colin.md): A young boy, possibly a relative of the Keiths, who appears in the narrative.
- [Lovedy Kelland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/lovedy_kelland.md): A young girl, possibly a daughter of Mrs. Kelland, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mr. Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_mitchell.md): A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Francis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/francis.md): A historical figure referenced in the narrative, possibly in a story or allusion.
- [Mary Morris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mary_morris.md): A young girl, possibly a servant or a child in the village, who appears in the narrative.
- [Harry Beauchamp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/harry_beauchamp.md): A young man, possibly a relative of Lady Alison Beauchamp, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Comyn Menteith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_comyn_menteith.md): A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Hubert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/hubert.md): A historical figure referenced in the narrative, possibly in a story or allusion.
- [Grace Curtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/grace_curtis.md): A young woman, possibly a relative of Rachel and Fanny, who appears in the narrative.
- [Poor Ailie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/poor_ailie.md): A woman, possibly a servant or relative, who appears in the narrative.
- [Young Mr. Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/young_mr_keith.md): A young man of the Keith family, possibly a relative of Colonel Keith.
- [Mr. Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_williams.md): A man, possibly the father of the Williams sisters, who is mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mr. Lifford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_lifford.md): A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mrs. Rawlins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_rawlins.md): A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Miss Wellwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/miss_wellwood.md): A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mamma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mamma.md): A mother figure, possibly of one of the main characters, who is mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Rossitur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_rossitur.md): A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Emily Grey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/emily_grey.md): A young woman, possibly a relative of Mr. Grey, who appears in the narrative.
- [Una](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/una.md): A young girl, possibly a child in the village, who appears in the narrative.
- [Coombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/coombe.md): A servant or attendant who appears in the narrative.
- [Mr. Harvey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_harvey.md): A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Meg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/meg.md): A woman, possibly a servant or relative, who appears in the narrative.
- [Miss Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/miss_keith.md): A young woman of the Keith family, possibly a sister or daughter.
- [Mrs. Huntsford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_huntsford.md): A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Beauchamp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_beauchamp.md): A man, possibly a relative of Lady Alison Beauchamp, who appears in the narrative.
- [Uncle George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/uncle_george.md): An uncle of one of the main characters, who is mentioned in the narrative.
- [Charlie Carleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/charlie_carleton.md): A young man, possibly a friend or relative, who appears in the narrative.
- [Don](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/don.md): A man, possibly a servant or acquaintance, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Carleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_carleton.md): A woman, possibly the mother of Charlie Carleton, who appears in the narrative.
- [Elizabeth Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/elizabeth_keith.md): A woman of the Keith family, possibly a relative, who is mentioned in the narrative.
- [Leoline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/leoline.md): A character from a poem or story, referenced in the narrative.
- [Dr. Macvicar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/dr_macvicar.md): A doctor who appears in the narrative, possibly attending to a character.
- [Papa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/papa.md): A father figure, possibly of one of the main characters, who is mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Morris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_morris.md): A woman, possibly the mother of Mary Morris, who appears in the narrative.
- [Dr. Long](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/dr_long.md): A doctor who appears in the narrative, possibly attending to a character.
- [Fanny Curtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/fanny_curtis.md): A young woman, possibly a relative of Rachel, who appears in the narrative.
- [Uncle Colin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/uncle_colin.md): An uncle of one of the main characters, possibly of the Keith family.
- [Wilfred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/wilfred.md): A young boy, possibly a child in the narrative, who appears briefly.
- [Zack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/zack.md): A man, possibly a servant or acquaintance, who appears in the narrative.
- [Ranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/ranger.md): A dog or a person, possibly a servant, who appears in the narrative.
- [Alexander Clare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/alexander_clare.md): A man, possibly a relative of Mr. Clare, who appears in the narrative.
- [Richard Maddox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/richard_maddox.md): A man, possibly a relative of Mr. Maddox, who appears in the narrative.
- [Major Keith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/major_keith.md): A military officer of the Keith family, possibly a relative of Colonel Keith.
- [Stephana Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/stephana_temple.md): A young girl, possibly a relative of Lady Temple, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mr. Davison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_davison.md): A man, possibly a clergyman or friend, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Grey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mrs_grey.md): A woman, possibly the wife of Mr. Grey, who appears in the narrative.
- [Master Alick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/master_alick.md): A young boy, possibly a younger version of Alick Keith, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mr. Carleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_carleton.md): A man, possibly the father of Charlie Carleton, who appears in the narrative.
- [Cyril](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/cyril.md): A young boy, possibly a child in the narrative, who appears briefly.
- [Mr. Frampton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_frampton.md): A man who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Augustus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/augustus.md): A man who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Julia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/julia.md): A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Villars](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_villars.md): A man who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Nurse Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/nurse_jones.md): A nurse who appears in the narrative, possibly caring for a child.
- [Mr. Beechum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_beechum.md): A man who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/joe.md): A man, possibly a servant or acquaintance, who appears in the narrative.
- [Lucy Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/lucy_mitchell.md): A young woman, possibly a relative of Mr. Mitchell, who appears in the narrative.
- [Jessie Douglas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/jessie_douglas.md): A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_murray.md): A man who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/martin.md): A man, possibly a servant or acquaintance, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mr. Spicer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_spicer.md): A man who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Miss Grey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/miss_grey.md): A young woman, possibly a relative of Mr. Grey, who appears in the narrative.
- [Francis Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/francis_temple.md): A man, possibly a relative of Lady Temple, who appears in the narrative.
- [Mr. Dean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/mr_dean.md): A man who appears in the narrative, possibly a clergyman or friend.
- [Isabel Menteith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/isabel_menteith.md): A woman, possibly a relative of Mrs. Comyn Menteith, who appears in the narrative.

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