Jeeves Stories · Character
Waterbury
A man involved in a romantic mix-up with Bertie's friends.
minor
Also known as old Waterbury, Mr. Waterbury, the bloke Waterbury
First appearance: the rummy affair of old biffy
Waterbury shows up with force in The Inferiority Complex of Old Sippy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Old head master of Sippy's school; authoritative and intimidating, brings essays for publication and dominates Sippy.
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- Other
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- Extended Cast & Betting Schemes
- Bertie's Social Circle
- Aunt's Household & Intellectuals
- 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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See Waterbury in the rummy affair of old biffy