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Duke of Chiswick
A duke who appears in the great sermon handicap story.
minor
Also known as old Chiswick, the Duke
First appearance: the great sermon handicap
Duke of Chiswick shows up with force in Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Bicky's uncle; a 'hard-boiled egg' who is impressed by Bicky's apparent success and cancels his allowance; later becomes the subject of a handshake-for-fee scheme.
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In Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg: Bicky's uncle; a 'hard-boiled egg' who is impressed by Bicky's apparent success and cancels his…
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- Sermon Handicap Participants
- Bertie's Social Circle
- Protagonist
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This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Bertie’s passive decision to accept Lady Wickham’s invitation—o…
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