Love Unit

In many ways, Edie and Mrs. Peebles are FOIL characters in "How I Met My Husband" by Munro. Mrs. Peebles seems allergic to any type of work although it is much easier than the work Edie is used to completing. She takes naps during the day. Also, she lives her life in a higher class than Edie. Mrs. Peebles does not have to work for a living and can randomly leave her house without worry about any of the chores. On the other hand, Edie worked hard for most of her life. She worked with her family before gaining a job of housekeeper at the Peebles' house. This creates a lot of misunderstanding between the two characters. Nevertheless, Mrs. Peebles protects Edie from Alice Kelling's rage. She is the voice of reason when she asked, "I'm wondering, if you know what being intimate means. Now tell me (144)." Whether she protects her because she did not want to find another housekeeper or became attached to Edie throughout the years, Mrs. Peebles defended her when Kelling screeched at her.