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1. Describe Mildred Lathbury.

Mildred is the protagonist of the novel Excellent Women. She is a spinster and the only daughter of a clergyman. She moved to London from the country after her parents died. She works for the Society for Aged Gentlewomen. She describes herself as mousy. She lives by an extremely strict moral code, and many of her behaviors seem archaic and overly proper.

2. Describe Mildred's new neighbor, Helena.

Helena is described as a light-haired woman who dresses in bright clothing. She is an anthropologist who recently returned from Africa. She is married to Rockingham Napier. She is a member of the Learned Society.

3. Describe Rockingham Napier.

Rockingham Napier is the husband of Helena. Mildred describes him as tall and handsome and carries himself with the distinct air of a military man. She finds him charming and worldly.

4. Describe the Malorys.

Julian Malory is the pastor at Mildred's church, St. Mary's Church. Winifred is Julian's brother. Mildred describes them as tall, angular, and thin. Winifred is described as eager and high strung with a sense of awkwardness about her. Mildred finds it odd that people do not dote on Julian more because he is unmarried.

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