Madame Hucheloup is a homely creature, a widow and sole proprietor of the Café Musain. Easily-spoken and motherly, she appreciates the divine pursuits of young men and strives to encourage those in poverty through her efforts. In fact, she had provided many of Feuilly's work opportunities to him when he first started working for her. She, then, serves a cursory yet intimate role amongst the others, doing her best to ensure their safety. She happened to be good friends with Courfeyrac's aunt.