# Phyllis Derrick — Love Among the Chickens character guide > Phyllis Derrick in Love Among the Chickens by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Phyllis, Derrick, Miss Phyllis **First appearance:** 0004-iii-waterloo-station-some-fellow-travellers-and-a-girl-with-brown-hair ## Snapshot The professor's daughter, an expert at croquet and quiet teasing, who asks Garnet about his chickens and makes him forget he came for golf. ## Who they are Phyllis moves easily through Combe Regis society, reading under the cedar, playing a sharp game of croquet, and gently needling Garnet about his authorial surname. She is amused by the farm's chaos and drawn to the man narrating it, though her father's opinions complicate matters. Her interest gives Garnet something to lose besides money. ## Relationships ### [Professor Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/professor_derrick) _family_ Phyllis is Professor Derrick's daughter, and their relationship is marked by his protective, often overbearing, paternal concern. ### [Tom Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/tom_chase) _romantic_ Phyllis and Tom are in love, with Tom actively courting her despite the obstacles posed by her father and Ukridge's interference. ### [Jeremy Garnet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/jeremy_garnet) _friendship_ Jeremy Garnet is a friend of Ukridge who develops a warm, platonic friendship with Phyllis, often acting as a confidant. ### [Laddie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/laddie) _friendship_ Laddie is friendly and affectionate toward Phyllis, often seeking her attention and treats. ### [Harry Hawk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/harry_hawk) _professional_ Harry Hawk works on the Derrick farm and has a respectful, subordinate relationship with Phyllis. ### [Professor Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/professor_derrick) _family_ Phyllis is Professor Derrick's daughter, and their relationship is marked by his protective, often overbearing, paternal concern. ### [Jeremy Garnet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/jeremy_garnet) _friendship_ Jeremy Garnet is a friend of Ukridge who develops a warm, platonic friendship with Phyllis, often acting as a confidant. ### [Tom Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/tom_chase) _romantic_ Phyllis and Tom are in love, with Tom actively courting her despite the obstacles posed by her father and Ukridge's interference. ### [Tom Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/tom_chase) _romantic_ Phyllis and Tom are in love, with Tom actively courting her despite the obstacles posed by her father and Ukridge's interference. ### [Professor Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/professor_derrick) _family_ Phyllis is Professor Derrick's daughter, and their relationship is marked by his protective, often overbearing, paternal concern. ### [Jeremy Garnet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/jeremy_garnet) _friendship_ Jeremy Garnet is a friend of Ukridge who develops a warm, platonic friendship with Phyllis, often acting as a confidant. ### [Harry Hawk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/harry_hawk) _professional_ Harry Hawk works on the Derrick farm and has a respectful, subordinate relationship with Phyllis. ## In the story ### [Love Among the Chickens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/iii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/viii-a-little-dinner-at-ukridge-s) Guest, maintains polite composure despite the chaotic dinner and Ukridge's oddities. ### [IX: Dies Irae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xiv-a-council-of-war) Appears briefly outside the clubhouse, waiting for her father after his golf match. ### [XV: The Arrival of Nemesis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xv-the-arrival-of-nemesis) Mentioned as the object of Garnet's concern; Garnet fears she will now shun him. ### [XVI: A Chance Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xvii-of-a-sentimental-nature) Initially distant and painting on the cliff; listens to Garnet's explanation and softens slightly. ### [Ukridge Gives Me Advice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xviii-ukridge-gives-me-advice) Discusses the difficulty of gaining her father's approval, calls Garnet 'Jerry' for the first time. ### [Asking Papa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/chapters/xxii-the-storm-breaks) Garnet visits her at the professor's house before returning to the farm. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters/phyllis_derrick - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/love_among_the_chickens_se/characters