The Small House at Allington · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope.
Lilian Dale
major
Also known as Lily Dale, Miss Dale, Lily
The younger daughter of the Dale family, a sweet-natured young woman who falls in love with Adolphus Crosbie.
Adolphus Crosbie
major
Also known as Mr. Crosbie, Apollo Crosbie, Crosbie
A London civil servant who courts Lily Dale but later jilts her for a titled woman.
John Eames
major
Also known as Johnny Eames, Eames, John
A young clerk in love with Lily Dale, who gradually matures into a capable man.
Mrs. Dale
major
Also known as Mrs. Dale, Old Mrs. Dale, the widow Dale
The widowed mother of Lily and Bell, living at the Small House in Allington.
Isabella Dale
supporting
Also known as Bell, Isabella, Bell Dale
The elder daughter of Mrs. Dale, sensible and devoted to her family.
Captain Bernard Dale
supporting
Also known as Bernard Dale, Captain Dale, Bernard
The nephew of the squire, a military man who hopes to marry Bell.
Lady Alexandrina De Courcy
supporting
Also known as Alexandrina, Lady Alexandrina, Alexandrina De Courcy
A haughty noblewoman who marries Crosbie after he jilts Lily.
Plantagenet Palliser
supporting
Also known as Mr. Palliser, Plantagenet
A wealthy, ambitious politician and nephew of the Duke of Omnium.
Dr. Crofts
supporting
Also known as Crofts, Dr. Crofts
The local doctor in Guestwick, a kind and honorable man.
Lady Julia De Guest
supporting
Also known as Lady Julia, Lady Julia De Guest
A spirited elderly noblewoman who befriends Lily and John Eames.
Amelia Roper
supporting
Also known as Miss Roper, Amelia
A flirtatious young woman at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse who pursues John Eames.
Mr. Cradell
supporting
Also known as Cradell, Joseph Cradell
A clerk and friend of John Eames, somewhat foolish and easily led.
Mrs. Lupex
supporting
Also known as Lupex, Mrs. Lupex
A loud, theatrical woman lodging at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
Hopkins
minor
Also known as Hopkins
The gardener at the Great House in Allington, a loyal servant.
Lady Dumbello
minor
Also known as Dumbello, Lady Dumbello
A fashionable society beauty, wife of Lord Dumbello.
Lady Amelia Gazebee
minor
Also known as Lady Amelia, Amelia, Gazebee
A daughter of the De Courcy family, married to Mortimer Gazebee.
Mrs. Roper
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Roper, Roper
The landlady of a boardinghouse in London where John Eames stays.
Sir Raffle Buffle
minor
Also known as Sir Raffle, Buffle
A pompous senior civil servant at the Income Tax Office.
Butterwell
minor
Also known as Mr. Butterwell
A colleague of Crosbie and Eames at the Income Tax Office.
Mortimer Gazebee
minor
Also known as Mr. Gazebee, Mortimer
A lawyer and agent for the De Courcy family, married to Lady Amelia.
Christopher Dale
supporting
Also known as Mr. Dale, uncle Christopher, the squire
The squire of Allington, a gruff but kind-hearted old bachelor.
Miss Spruce
minor
Also known as Miss Spruce
An elderly spinster living at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
Lady Alexandrina Crosbie
supporting
Also known as Lady Alexandrina, Alexandrina
The same as Alexandrina De Courcy, after her marriage to Crosbie.
Mrs. Eames
minor
Also known as Mrs. Eames, the young Eames
John Eames's mother, a widow living in Guestwick.
Fowler Pratt
minor
Also known as Pratt, Mr. Pratt
A friend of Crosbie, a man about town.
Lord De Guest
supporting
Also known as Lord De Guest, De Guest
The brother of Lady Julia, a genial nobleman who helps John Eames.
Mrs. Hearn
minor
Also known as Mrs. Hearn, old Mrs. Hearn
An elderly friend of the Dale family in Guestwick.
Mr. Optimist
minor
Also known as Mr. Optimist
A cheerful clerk at the Income Tax Office.
Mr. Boyce
minor
Also known as Mrs. Boyce, Mr. and Mrs. Boyce
A clergyman and his wife, neighbors of the Dales.
Lord Dumbello
minor
Also known as Dumbello
A wealthy nobleman, husband of Lady Dumbello.
Lord Porlock
minor
Also known as Porlock
The eldest son of the Earl De Courcy.
Kit Dale
minor
Also known as Christopher Dale, Old Kit
The deceased father of the current squire, mentioned in family history.
Mrs. Crump
minor
Also known as Mrs. Crump
The housekeeper at the Great House in Allington.
Mr. Harding
minor
Also known as Mr. Harding
An elderly clergyman, father of Mrs. Grantly, from the Barsetshire series.
Lady Margaretta
minor
Also known as Margaretta, Lady Margaretta
A daughter of the De Courcy family.
FitzHoward
minor
Also known as Mr. FitzHoward
A young man who courts one of the De Courcy daughters.
Major Fiasco
minor
Also known as Fiasco
A military man lodging at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
Honourable George De Courcy
minor
Also known as George, the Honourable George
A son of the Earl De Courcy, a dissipated young man.
Fisher
minor
Also known as Fisher
A servant or minor functionary at the Income Tax Office.
Caudle
minor
Also known as Poor Caudle
A clerk at the Income Tax Office, often in trouble.
Mr. Fothergill
minor
Also known as a certain Mr. Fothergill
An agent for the Duke of Omnium.
Lady Rosina
minor
Also known as Rosina, the Lady Rosina
A daughter of the De Courcy family.
Lady Clandidlem
minor
Also known as Lady Clandidlem
A society acquaintance of the De Courcys.
Mr. Kissing
minor
Also known as Kissing, Sometimes Mr. Kissing
A clerk at the Income Tax Office.
Vickers
minor
Also known as Mr. Vickers
A servant at Courcy Castle.
Griselda Grantly
minor
Also known as Griselda, Miss Grantly
A beautiful but cold young woman, daughter of Archdeacon Grantly.
Mrs. Grantly
minor
Also known as Mrs. Grantly
The wife of Archdeacon Grantly, a minor character from the Barsetshire series.
Jemima
minor
Also known as Lady Jemima, the faithful Jemima
A loyal maid to Lady Julia De Guest.
John De Courcy
minor
Also known as the Honourable John, John
A younger son of the Earl De Courcy.
Lady Glencora
minor
Also known as Lady Glencora McCluskie, Glencora
A wealthy heiress and later wife of Plantagenet Palliser.
Mr. Love
minor
Also known as Love, old Mr. Love
An elderly clerk at the Income Tax Office.
Miss Mealyer
minor
Also known as Miss Mealyer
A spinster living at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
Muggeridge
minor
Also known as Muggeridge
A clerk at the Income Tax Office.
Mrs. Cradell
minor
Also known as Mrs. Cradell
The mother of Joseph Cradell.
Dr. Gruffen
minor
Also known as old Dr. Gruffen, Gruffen
An elderly doctor in Guestwick.
Rafferty
minor
Also known as Rafferty
A clerk at the Income Tax Office.
Pawkins
minor
Also known as old Pawkins
A restaurant owner in Jermyn Street.
Colonel Dale
minor
Also known as Colonel Dale
A deceased relative of the Dale family, mentioned in passing.
Sebright
minor
Also known as Sebright
A friend of Crosbie, mentioned at the club.
Lady Hartletop
minor
Also known as dear Lady Hartletop, the Hartletop
A society matron, mother of Lord Dumbello.
Lord De Courcy
minor
Also known as De Courcy
The Earl De Courcy, father of Alexandrina and others.
Jolliffe
minor
Also known as Jolliffe
A tenant farmer on the De Guest estate.
Montgomerie Dobbs
minor
Also known as Montgomerie Dobbs
A friend of John Eames from his office.
Lady Fanny Dale
minor
Also known as Fanny, Lady Fanny
A deceased aunt of the Dale sisters, mentioned in family history.
Countess De Courcy
minor
Also known as Rosina, the Countess De Courcy
The wife of Lord De Courcy, a domineering woman.
Old Huffle Scuffle
minor
Also known as Huffle Scuffle, old Huffle
A comical name for a minor character or joke.
Sir Constant Outonites
minor
Also known as young Outonites
A young baronet mentioned in society gossip.
Phipps
minor
Also known as Miss Phipps
A young woman at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
Orlando Dale
minor
Also known as Orlando
A deceased relative of the Dale family.
Jane
minor
Also known as poor Jane
A servant at the Small House.
Mr. Gresham
minor
Also known as Mr. Gresham
A politician mentioned in passing, possibly a reference to a historical figure.
Hannah
minor
Also known as Hannah
A maid at the Small House.
Gustavus
minor
Also known as Gustavus
A minor character, possibly a servant or clerk.
Philip Dale
minor
Also known as Philip
A deceased relative of the Dale family.
Mrs. Phillips
minor
Also known as Mrs. Phillips
A woman who keeps a lodging house in London.
Aunt Sally
minor
Also known as Sarah
An elderly relative of the Dale family.
Gruddock
minor
Also known as Gruddock
A clerk at the Income Tax Office.
Mr. Heames
minor
Also known as Mr. Heames
A clerk at the Income Tax Office.
Burgo Fitzgerald
minor
Also known as Burgo
A handsome but penniless man who once courted Lady Glencora.
