An upper-class woman initially stifled by her life in South Africa. She defies her family and breaks off her engagement to Jimmy to elope with Willie. She endures harsh poverty with him, supports his writing, and later returns to her family. She ultimately reconciles with Willie after he achieves theatrical success and she falls ill.
Their romance drives the central conflict between personal freedom, social expectations, and poverty.
Willie and Mary quickly become enamored with each other, practice scenes from his play together, and eventually fall in love.
Their family bond is strained by Lady Blayne's efforts to enforce social duty.
Lady Blayne pressures Mary to return to England by falsely claiming that Aunt Margaret is very ill.
Jeffrey moves from personal interest to concerned friendship and practical support.
Jeffrey notices Mary's change, investigates her secret relationship, and later helps reunite her with Willie by reporting the play's success.
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