Origin
Wife of Mr. Parrish, the owner of the largest newspaper in town. Mother of Drusilla, a girl with the reputation of being a flirt.
Major Story Arcs
Because of her social status and how her daughter’s actions reflect upon the family, Mrs. Parrish is constantly checking with Drusilla to make sure that she is doing things for the right reasons. Despite Drusilla’s inability to appreciate how engagements are supposed to be done she supports her daughter in her various marriage situations.