Mrs. Hardcastle has no authority over Tony , and their relationship contrasts with that between Hardcastle and Kate .
Tony Lumpkin -- Son of Mrs Hardcastle and stepson to Mr Hardcastle , Tony is a mischievous , uneducated playboy .
Mrs Mrs has no authority over Tony , and their relationship contrasts with that between Mrs and Kate .
Tony Lumpkin -- Son of Mrs Hardcastle and stepson to Mr Hardcastle , Tony is a mischievous , uneducated playboy .