Helen Patterson
Number Five. Patient.
Helen lives at number five with David. Her laugh carries through walls, and her hydrangeas are a standing item on the committee agenda. Years ago she called Claire "absolutely lovely." She says the same thing about Quinn.
"I have always respected Helen."Claire, Chapter 7
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By the end of the book, Helen is running the committee agenda. She tells Claire they should get together and never calls. At Easter brunch Claire tries an old line on her, and Helen answers with "a small, careful patience."
"Who mentioned it?"Chapter 32