Mrs Mallaby

In the short story The Affair at the Victory Ball, Mrs Mallaby is an American widow who attended the Victory Ball with the honourable Eustace Beltane and friends. She was dressed as Punchinella to complement the costume of Punchinello worn by Eustace Beltane.

Portrayals
The part of Mrs Mallaby is played by Kate Harper in ITV's 1991 adaptation of the short story. In this adaptation, there appears to be a romantic relationship between Mrs Mallaby and Eustace Beltane. After Beltane inherits the title and wealth of Lord Cronshaw, she is shown going for a shopping spree, returning to the town house laden with boxes which she says Eustace will pay for.