Stownar, Kelly

Emma's employer and the former governess of William Jones. She wed at eighteen but lost her husband two years into the marriage, leaving her childless. Young and educated, Mrs. Stowner chose to become a governess, tutoring William and his siblings with an iron fist. Just before retiring, she met Emma and hired her as a maid.
Kelly was the one who taught Emma household chores, reading, and writing. She also served as a "bridge" between Emma and William, though she realized their relationship would never proceed smoothly.