In the book Becky serves Madam Lockton. While she does not care about Isabel, except if Isabel were to do anything wrong, she hopes that Isabel does nothing stupid as she would get the blame. Becky continuously has to rein in Isabel as Isabel tries to fight back against Madam Lockton. Sadly, Becky is of poor health and suffers from ailments throughout the book. She disappears when the British invade New York.