Margaret's cousin, Edith marries Captain Lennox at the beginning of North and South (1855). Before the events of the book, Margaret lived with her aunt and Edith in London, before returning to her parents. After her wedding, Edith moves to Corfu, Greece where her husband is now stationed. They live here for most of the book, before returning to London. After Mrs. Hale dies, Mr. Hale encourages Margaret to visit Edith in Corfu to get away from Milton for some time, but she declines and stays with her father to care for him. While not a main character, Edith is significant throughout the novel as Margaret frequently reflects on her time living with her in London and the two are in regular communication. Though the two women have completely different lifestyles, Margaret truly loves her cousin.   AR