# Gussie Mannering-Phipps — Jeeves Stories character guide

> Gussie Mannering-Phipps in Jeeves Stories by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Gussie, Phipps, Mannering - Phipps, young Gussie

**First appearance:** 0002-extricating-young-gussie

## Snapshot

A nervous, well-meaning friend of Bertie's whose romantic entanglements and lack of nerve repeatedly require rescue from disaster.

## Who they are

Gussie is the sort of pal who turns up needing a steady hand, whether he is tongue-tied before a girl or tangled in a scheme gone sideways. His anxieties and good intentions make him easy prey for the complications that swirl around Bertie's circle. His predicaments give Bertie ample opportunity to play the competent friend, a role he embraces with more enthusiasm than skill.

## Relationships

### [Sir Roderick Glossop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jeeves_stories_se/characters/sir_roderick_glossop)

_social_

Gussie, a timid and nervous friend of Bertie, often finds himself at odds with Sir Roderick, especially when romantically involved with Sir Roderick's niece or daughter.

### [Jeeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jeeves_stories_se/characters/jeeves)

_friendship_

Gussie frequently relies on Jeeves's clever schemes to navigate romantic entanglements and avoid the wrath of figures like Sir Roderick.

### [Sir Roderick Glossop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jeeves_stories_se/characters/sir_roderick_glossop)

_social_

Gussie, a timid and nervous friend of Bertie, often finds himself at odds with Sir Roderick, especially when romantically involved with Sir Roderick's niece or daughter.

### [Jeeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jeeves_stories_se/characters/jeeves)

_friendship_

Gussie frequently relies on Jeeves's clever schemes to navigate romantic entanglements and avoid the wrath of figures like Sir Roderick.

### [Jeeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jeeves_stories_se/characters/jeeves)

_friendship_

Gussie frequently relies on Jeeves's clever schemes to navigate romantic entanglements and avoid the wrath of figures like Sir Roderick.

## In the story

### [Extricating Young Gussie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jeeves_stories_se/chapters/extricating-young-gussie)

Bertie's cousin; has gone to America, lost his head over a girl, and is now working as a music-hall singer in a mauve frock coat.

### [Leave It to Jeeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jeeves_stories_se/chapters/leave-it-to-jeeves)

Bertie's cousin, whose intended marriage prompted Bertie's exile in New York.

### [Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jeeves_stories_se/chapters/jeeves-and-the-unbidden-guest)

Mentioned as Lord Pershore; the troublesome son who gets arrested for assaulting a policeman.

## Links

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