# Beale — Love Among the Chickens character guide

> Beale in Love Among the Chickens by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** that scoundrel Beale, Mr. Beale

**First appearance:** 0016-xv-the-arrival-of-nemesis

## Who they are

Mrs. Beale's husband, a disreputable character.

## In the story

### [The Arrival](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/iv-the-arrival)

The hired man; returns with a gun and rabbits, explains he never received Ukridge's letter.

### [Buckling To](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/v-buckling-to)

The hired man; sent to fetch wire and sugar boxes; builds coops with a critical eye; shows tireless energy.

### [Mr. Garnet's Narrative—Has to Do with a Reunion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/vi-mr-garnet-s-narrative-has-to-do-with-a-reunion)

The hired man who works with Garnet on the wire-netting while Ukridge supervises.

### [A Little Dinner at Ukridge's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/viii-a-little-dinner-at-ukridge-s)

Hired retainer, reports Edwin's escape up the chimney with calm amusement.

### [X: I Enlist the Services of a Minion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/x-i-enlist-the-services-of-a-minion)

Hired retainer; consulted about the chickens' illness, he suggests snuff as a remedy, but his advice is dismissed.

### [XII: Some Emotions and Yellow Lupin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xii-some-emotions-and-yellow-lupin)

The Hired Retainer, takes life tranquilly, helps paint chicken throats, views Ukridge as an amiable lunatic.

### [The Calm Before the Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xxi-the-calm-before-the-storm)

The hired man who informs Garnet of Ukridge's departure and agrees to stay on despite unpaid wages.

### [The Storm Breaks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xxii-the-storm-breaks)

Defends the farm by fighting creditors; reluctantly goes indoors when asked by Garnet.

### [After the Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xxiii-after-the-storm)

The hired retainer who fought the creditors and fetches the shotgun to disperse them.

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