The protagonist's landlady at the beginning, who demands rent and from whom he flees.
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The Rent Demand
The Rent Demand
The Note
Mrs. Gundersen leaves a note requesting payment of rent in advance or eviction. The protagonist avoids her.
The Secret Departure
He leaves the attic without paying, promising to send money later. He sneaks out, feeling guilty.
The Unpaid Debt
He never returns. The debt remains. She is one of the people he has wronged.
