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Adair

Sedleigh's fiercely devoted cricket captain, who has sweated since childhood to lift the school's fortunes and needs Mike's batting to do it.

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Also known as This Adair, Comrade Adair, Comrades Adair, Mr. Adair

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With Mike Jackson (rivalry): Adair is a competitive school figure who initially clashes with Mike over cricket and school leadership. With Psmith (rivalry): Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness…

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Sedleigh and Wrykyn students
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Mike Jackson
rivalry · negative
Psmith
rivalry · negative
Mike Jackson
rivalry · negative
Psmith
rivalry · negative
Mike Jackson
rivalry · negative
Psmith
rivalry · negative

Mike Jackson
Adair is a competitive school figure who initially clashes with Mike over cricket and school leadership.
Psmith
Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness challenging Adair's authority and plans.
Mike Jackson
Adair is a competitive school figure who initially clashes with Mike over cricket and school leadership.
Psmith
Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness challenging Adair's authority and plans.
Mike Jackson
Adair is a competitive school figure who initially clashes with Mike over cricket and school leadership.
Psmith
Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness challenging Adair's authority and plans.

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Mike
A prominent student and cricket player, representing the school's athletic elite.
Adair
Captain of cricket and a natural leader; approaches Mike and Psmith to play cricket but is rebuffed.
Mike Finds Occupation
Coldly rebuffs Mike's request to bat at the first eleven net, directing him to the novice net instead.
Achilles Leaves His Tent
Mentioned as ordering Mike about; has a smouldering dislike for Stone and Robinson.
The Match with Downing’s
Bowls well but without success; asks Mike to play for Sedleigh and is refused.
Mike Receives a Commission
Bowling in the Old Boys match, takes wickets, discussed by Psmith and Dunster.
Pursuit
Encountered by Mike at the bicycle shed; is going for the doctor for a sick student.
The Sleuthhound
Questioned by Mr. Downing about the paint; denies any involvement and provides Markby's address.
The Kettle Method
Cricket captain who enforces discipline by fighting Stone and compelling attendance at practice.
Adair Has a Word with Mike
Enters Mike's study after a physical altercation with Stone and Robinson; demands Mike attend early-morning practice and play against the M.C.C.
Clearing the Air
Fights Mike and is knocked out; later chats with Psmith; is devoted to boosting Sedleigh's reputation.
In Which Peace Is Declared
Has sprained his wrist in the fight, but is eager to play; makes peace with Mike.
Mr. Downing Moves
Agrees to cancel the M.C.C. match due to rain.
The Artist Claims His Work
Arrives to defend Mike; waits outside after Psmith's interview.
Sedleigh v. Wrykyn
Sedleigh captain; bowls accurately, takes key wickets, and declares the innings; elated after the victory.

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