# The Small House at Allington — Character guide

> Key figures in The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope.

- [Lilian Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lilian_dale.md): The younger daughter of the Dale family, a sweet-natured young woman who falls in love with Adolphus Crosbie.
- [Adolphus Crosbie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/adolphus_crosbie.md): A London civil servant who courts Lily Dale but later jilts her for a titled woman.
- [John Eames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/john_eames.md): A young clerk in love with Lily Dale, who gradually matures into a capable man.
- [Mrs. Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mrs_dale.md): The widowed mother of Lily and Bell, living at the Small House in Allington.
- [Isabella Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/isabella_dale.md): The elder daughter of Mrs. Dale, sensible and devoted to her family.
- [Captain Bernard Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/bernard_dale.md): The nephew of the squire, a military man who hopes to marry Bell.
- [Lady Alexandrina De Courcy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/alexandrina_de_courcy.md): A haughty noblewoman who marries Crosbie after he jilts Lily.
- [Plantagenet Palliser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/plantagenet_palliser.md): A wealthy, ambitious politician and nephew of the Duke of Omnium.
- [Dr. Crofts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/dr_crofts.md): The local doctor in Guestwick, a kind and honorable man.
- [Lady Julia De Guest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lady_julia_de_guest.md): A spirited elderly noblewoman who befriends Lily and John Eames.
- [Amelia Roper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/amelia_roper.md): A flirtatious young woman at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse who pursues John Eames.
- [Mr. Cradell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mr_cradell.md): A clerk and friend of John Eames, somewhat foolish and easily led.
- [Mrs. Lupex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mrs_lupex.md): A loud, theatrical woman lodging at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
- [Hopkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/hopkins.md): The gardener at the Great House in Allington, a loyal servant.
- [Lady Dumbello](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lady_dumbello.md): A fashionable society beauty, wife of Lord Dumbello.
- [Lady Amelia Gazebee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lady_amelia_gazebee.md): A daughter of the De Courcy family, married to Mortimer Gazebee.
- [Mrs. Roper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mrs_roper.md): The landlady of a boardinghouse in London where John Eames stays.
- [Sir Raffle Buffle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/sir_raffle_buffle.md): A pompous senior civil servant at the Income Tax Office.
- [Butterwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/butterwell.md): A colleague of Crosbie and Eames at the Income Tax Office.
- [Mortimer Gazebee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mortimer_gazebee.md): A lawyer and agent for the De Courcy family, married to Lady Amelia.
- [Christopher Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/christopher_dale.md): The squire of Allington, a gruff but kind-hearted old bachelor.
- [Miss Spruce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/miss_spruce.md): An elderly spinster living at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
- [Lady Alexandrina Crosbie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lady_alexandrina_crosbie.md): The same as Alexandrina De Courcy, after her marriage to Crosbie.
- [Mrs. Eames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mrs_eames.md): John Eames's mother, a widow living in Guestwick.
- [Lord De Guest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lord_de_guest.md): The brother of Lady Julia, a genial nobleman who helps John Eames.
- [Mrs. Hearn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mrs_hearn.md): An elderly friend of the Dale family in Guestwick.
- [Mr. Optimist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mr_optimist.md): A cheerful clerk at the Income Tax Office.
- [Mr. Boyce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mr_boyce.md): A clergyman and his wife, neighbors of the Dales.
- [Lord Dumbello](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lord_dumbello.md): A wealthy nobleman, husband of Lady Dumbello.
- [Kit Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/kit_dale.md): The deceased father of the current squire, mentioned in family history.
- [Mrs. Crump](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mrs_crump.md): The housekeeper at the Great House in Allington.
- [Mr. Harding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mr_harding.md): An elderly clergyman, father of Mrs. Grantly, from the Barsetshire series.
- [FitzHoward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/fitzhoward.md): A young man who courts one of the De Courcy daughters.
- [Major Fiasco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/major_fiasco.md): A military man lodging at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
- [Honourable George De Courcy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/honourable_george_de_courcy.md): A son of the Earl De Courcy, a dissipated young man.
- [Fisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/fisher.md): A servant or minor functionary at the Income Tax Office.
- [Caudle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/caudle.md): A clerk at the Income Tax Office, often in trouble.
- [Lady Clandidlem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lady_clandidlem.md): A society acquaintance of the De Courcys.
- [Griselda Grantly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/griselda_grantly.md): A beautiful but cold young woman, daughter of Archdeacon Grantly.
- [Mrs. Grantly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mrs_grantly.md): The wife of Archdeacon Grantly, a minor character from the Barsetshire series.
- [Lady Glencora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lady_glencora.md): A wealthy heiress and later wife of Plantagenet Palliser.
- [Mr. Love](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mr_love.md): An elderly clerk at the Income Tax Office.
- [Miss Mealyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/miss_mealyer.md): A spinster living at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
- [Colonel Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/colonel_dale.md): A deceased relative of the Dale family, mentioned in passing.
- [Sebright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/sebright.md): A friend of Crosbie, mentioned at the club.
- [Lady Hartletop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lady_hartletop.md): A society matron, mother of Lord Dumbello.
- [Lord De Courcy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lord_de_courcy.md): The Earl De Courcy, father of Alexandrina and others.
- [Lady Fanny Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/lady_fanny_dale.md): A deceased aunt of the Dale sisters, mentioned in family history.
- [Countess De Courcy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/countess_de_courcy.md): The wife of Lord De Courcy, a domineering woman.
- [Old Huffle Scuffle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/old_huffle_scuffle.md): A comical name for a minor character or joke.
- [Sir Constant Outonites](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/sir_constant_outonites.md): A young baronet mentioned in society gossip.
- [Phipps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/phipps.md): A young woman at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse.
- [Mr. Gresham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mr_gresham.md): A politician mentioned in passing, possibly a reference to a historical figure.
- [Gustavus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/gustavus.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or clerk.
- [Mrs. Phillips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/mrs_phillips.md): A woman who keeps a lodging house in London.
- [Burgo Fitzgerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/characters/burgo_fitzgerald.md): A handsome but penniless man who once courted Lady Glencora.

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