Miss Mowcher is a hairdresser and a friend of James Steerforth. When David first meets her, he is put off by her loud and flighty manner. After Steerforth runs away with little Em'ly, however, Miss Mowcher visits David and explains that her earlier demeanor was just an act she puts on to secure work; because of her appearance (she is a dwarf), she would find it hard to earn a living otherwise. She also admits that Littimer tricked her into delivering a message from Steerforth to Emily, and says that she wants to make amends for the role she played in their relationship. She ultimately does so by helping to catch Littimer stealing from his most recent master.