# Charteris — A Gentleman of Leisure character guide

> Charteris in A Gentleman of Leisure by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Charteris

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

## Who they are

A friend of the group, often present at social gatherings.

## In the story

### [Mr. McEachern Intervenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/xv-mr-mceachern-intervenes)

The indefatigable director of the amateur theatricals, he assigns Jimmy the lead role of Captain Browne and drives rehearsals with relentless energy.

### [XXIV: The Treasure-Seeker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/xxiv-the-treasure-seeker)

Briefly interacts with Spennie, refusing to lend him money and later forcing him to prompt during the duologue.

### [XXVIII: Spennie's Hour of Clear Vision](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/xxviii-spennie-s-hour-of-clear-vision)

Mentioned as having been distressed during the theatricals due to Spennie's wrong cue, but later recovered.

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