Phyllis Derrick

Professor Derrick

Phyllis is Professor Derrick's daughter, and their relationship is marked by his protective, often overbearing, paternal concern.

Tom Chase

Phyllis and Tom are in love, with Tom actively courting her despite the obstacles posed by her father and Ukridge's interference.

Jeremy Garnet

Jeremy Garnet is a friend of Ukridge who develops a warm, platonic friendship with Phyllis, often acting as a confidant.

Laddie

Laddie is friendly and affectionate toward Phyllis, often seeking her attention and treats.

Harry Hawk

Harry Hawk works on the Derrick farm and has a respectful, subordinate relationship with Phyllis.

Professor Derrick

Phyllis is Professor Derrick's daughter, and their relationship is marked by his protective, often overbearing, paternal concern.

Jeremy Garnet

Jeremy Garnet is a friend of Ukridge who develops a warm, platonic friendship with Phyllis, often acting as a confidant.

Tom Chase

Phyllis and Tom are in love, with Tom actively courting her despite the obstacles posed by her father and Ukridge's interference.

Tom Chase

Phyllis and Tom are in love, with Tom actively courting her despite the obstacles posed by her father and Ukridge's interference.

Professor Derrick

Phyllis is Professor Derrick's daughter, and their relationship is marked by his protective, often overbearing, paternal concern.

Jeremy Garnet

Jeremy Garnet is a friend of Ukridge who develops a warm, platonic friendship with Phyllis, often acting as a confidant.

Harry Hawk

Harry Hawk works on the Derrick farm and has a respectful, subordinate relationship with Phyllis.

Love Among the Chickens

Love interest of Garnet; meets him again during the farm chaos.

Waterloo Station, Some Fellow-Travellers, and a Girl with Brown Hair

Pretty girl with brown hair and blue eyes; travels with her father; reads and comments on Garnet's novel.

VII: The Entente Cordiale Is Sealed

Professor Derrick's daughter; plays croquet expertly; reveals she has read Garnet's novel and criticizes his heroine.

A Little Dinner at Ukridge's

Guest, maintains polite composure despite the chaotic dinner and Ukridge's oddities.

IX: Dies Irae

Seen briefly on the beach with her father and sister; she gives Garnet a subtle look of acknowledgment despite being cut off.

X: I Enlist the Services of a Minion

Meets Garnet on a footbridge; apologizes and explains she must cut him when with her father, as 'you are under arrest, as Tom says.'

The Brave Preserver

Not directly present, but the rescue is motivated by Garnet's desire to reconcile with her family.

XII: Some Emotions and Yellow Lupin

Questions Garnet about the farm and his novels, criticizes his heroines, shows interest in him, interrupted by Tom Chase.

Tea and Tennis

Present at tea and tennis, she is indignant at Hawk and leaves the tennis match early, causing Garnet to feel overlooked.

XIV: A Council of War

Appears briefly outside the clubhouse, waiting for her father after his golf match.

XV: The Arrival of Nemesis

Mentioned as the object of Garnet's concern; Garnet fears she will now shun him.

XVI: A Chance Meeting

Appears suddenly on the Ware Cliff; passes Garnet without a look after the professor's revelation.

XVII: Of a Sentimental Nature

Initially distant and painting on the cliff; listens to Garnet's explanation and softens slightly.

Ukridge Gives Me Advice

Discusses the difficulty of gaining her father's approval, calls Garnet 'Jerry' for the first time.

Asking Papa

Garnet's beloved, mentioned as the reason for the confrontation; she has agreed to marry him only with her father's consent.

Scientific Golf

Mentioned by Garnet as the reason for his vendetta against the professor; he asks after her health, provoking the professor's ire.

The Storm Breaks

Garnet visits her at the professor's house before returning to the farm.