Inside the story
Meet John Bailey
Elizabeth's father and Mrs. Brady's son-in-law. He came from a wealthier, socially elevated family but is portrayed as a drunken, unreliable man whom Elizabeth's mother nevertheless chose and married.
On the page
a man shown in youth as handsome and polished, with a beautiful face, heavy wavy hair tossed back from his forehead, and a haughty, imperious expression. He wears refined gentleman's clothing, with a fine diamond stud.
