# Arthur Mifflin — A Gentleman of Leisure character guide

> Arthur Mifflin in A Gentleman of Leisure by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mifflin, Arthur, Good old Arthur

**First appearance:** 0001-a-gentleman-of-leisure

## Who they are

A cheerful and loyal friend of Jimmy, often involved in his schemes.

## Relationships

### [Jimmy Pitt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/jimmy_pitt)

_friendship_

Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic relief and support for Jimmy's romantic endeavors.

### [Jimmy Pitt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/jimmy_pitt)

_friendship_

Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic relief and support for Jimmy's romantic endeavors.

### [Jimmy Pitt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/jimmy_pitt)

_friendship_

Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic relief and support for Jimmy's romantic endeavors.

## In the story

### [I: Jimmy Makes a Bet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/i-jimmy-makes-a-bet)

An actor and friend of Jimmy; defends Jimmy's character and accepts the bet.

### [II: The New Pyramus and Thisbe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/ii-the-new-pyramus-and-thisbe)

Mifflin is a successful actor who teases Jimmy about his romantic predicament and offers advice. He is portrayed as witty and supportive.

### [An Exhibition Performance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/vi-an-exhibition-performance)

Arthur is briefly contacted by telephone; he is the co-conspirator in the original plan to burgle a house and gives reluctant permission for Spike to join.

### [IX: A New Friend and an Old One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/ix-a-new-friend-and-an-old-one)

Mentioned as one of Jimmy's friends from the Strollers' who missed him after he left New York.

### [XXV: Explanations and an Interruption](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/xxv-explanations-and-an-interruption)

Mentioned as the actor friend who inspired Jimmy's burglary bet.

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