Summary
Kelly Stowner serves as Emma’s employer and was previously the governess for William Jones. She married at eighteen but became a widow just two years later, never having borne any children. As a young and educated woman, she chose the profession of governess, disciplining William and his siblings with an iron fist. Upon retiring, she encountered Emma and hired her as a maid. Kelly instructed Emma in household chores, reading, and writing. She also acted as a bridge between Emma and William, though she recognized that their relationship would never develop smoothly.
