A former lover of Dr. Harvey traveling on the train. Initially labeled a 'coaster' by others, she secretly loves Harvey and prays for his safety. To save him from being blinded by the rebel warlord Chang, she offers to go to his palace as a hostage. After Chang's death, she reconciles with Harvey at the Shanghai station.
They were in a relationship five years ago, separated by a misunderstanding, but still love each other
Both are 'coasters' (women who live by their wits along the China coast)
Chang attempts to force Lily to go to his palace, but she resists initially
Carmichael initially judges Lily as a 'fallen woman' but later realizes she's a good person
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