Pearl Cunningham
A widow; probably in her late thirties (though her age is not specified in the text); mother of Vera (eighteen years old, lives with relations); works as a barmaid in a hotel with Olive; has been invited to stay with Olive for the lay-off season. She and Barney are introduced to each other as a possible match. Pearl is cynical and often suspicious of Olive’s life, which she perceives as less than respectable.