# Adair — Mike character guide

> Adair in Mike by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0037-xxxvi-adair

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson)

_rivalry_

Adair is a competitive school figure who initially clashes with Mike over cricket and school leadership.

### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/psmith)

_rivalry_

Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness challenging Adair's authority and plans.

### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson)

_rivalry_

Adair is a competitive school figure who initially clashes with Mike over cricket and school leadership.

### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/psmith)

_rivalry_

Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness challenging Adair's authority and plans.

### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson)

_rivalry_

Adair is a competitive school figure who initially clashes with Mike over cricket and school leadership.

### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/psmith)

_rivalry_

Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness challenging Adair's authority and plans.

## In the story

### [Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/mike)

A prominent student and cricket player, representing the school's athletic elite.

### [Adair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxvi-adair)

Captain of cricket and a natural leader; approaches Mike and Psmith to play cricket but is rebuffed.

### [Mike Finds Occupation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxix-achilles-leaves-his-tent)

Mentioned as ordering Mike about; has a smouldering dislike for Stone and Robinson.

### [The Match with Downing’s](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xl-the-match-with-downing-s)

Bowls well but without success; asks Mike to play for Sedleigh and is refused.

### [Mike Receives a Commission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xliii-mike-receives-a-commission)

Bowling in the Old Boys match, takes wickets, discussed by Psmith and Dunster.

### [Pursuit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlv-pursuit)

Encountered by Mike at the bicycle shed; is going for the doctor for a sick student.

### [The Sleuthhound](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlviii-the-sleuthhound)

Questioned by Mr. Downing about the paint; denies any involvement and provides Markby's address.

### [The Kettle Method](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/liii-the-kettle-method)

Cricket captain who enforces discipline by fighting Stone and compelling attendance at practice.

### [Adair Has a Word with Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/liv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lvi-in-which-peace-is-declared)

Has sprained his wrist in the fight, but is eager to play; makes peace with Mike.

### [Mr. Downing Moves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lvii-mr-downing-moves)

Agrees to cancel the M.C.C. match due to rain.

### [The Artist Claims His Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lviii-the-artist-claims-his-work)

Arrives to defend Mike; waits outside after Psmith's interview.

### [Sedleigh v. Wrykyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lix-sedleigh-v-wrykyn)

Sedleigh captain; bowls accurately, takes key wickets, and declares the innings; elated after the victory.

## Links

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