Who is Mademoiselle Olympe Bijou from Cousin Bette: Part One of Poor Relations and what is their importance? La_Cousine_Bette English & Literature Mademoiselle Olympe Bijou | Cousin Bette: Part One of Poor Relations

Mademoiselle Olympe Bijou is sixteen-years-old. She is an acquaintance of Josépha Mariah, who is the fourth of Baron Hector Hulot d'Ervy's mistresses. Olympe accepts a living arrangement proposed by Hulot at Josépha's suggestion.

Backed by funds given to Mariah by her lover, Olympe Bijou opens a small embroidery business, which is overseen by Hulot. Olympe Bijou later marries Monsieur Grenouville.