From Shirley Jackson's "We Have Always Lived in the Castle," Merricat's 28-year-old agoraphobic sister has not ventured farther than the Blackwoods' large garden since her family perished. Constance was the one who was arrested for the murder, though she was later acquitted of the crime. However, she is still blamed for it by the local townspeople. Constance is the only member of the family to cook and clean, and also cares for her Uncle Julian. Although Charles gains her trust, she eventually sees him for the greedy and selfish person he is.