The Ruby in the Smoke Who is Ellen from The Ruby in the Smoke and what is their importance? Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 10/25/2012 12:58 PM Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 5/11/2013 9:42 PM
Ellen is Mrs. Rees' maid. She dislikes Sally, and is happy to let Mr. Hopkins in so that he can access Sally's room. Mr. Hopkins tells her that he is a policeman and Sally a criminal, and Ellen is only too happy to believe this.