Psmith

Mike Jackson

Mike and Psmith are close friends and allies, with Psmith often acting as a witty and loyal companion.

Mr. Downing

Mr. Downing, a master at the school, is frequently at odds with Psmith due to Psmith's mischievous and rebellious nature.

Adair

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

Mr. Outwood

Mr. Outwood is a housemaster who is often bewildered by Psmith's antics but maintains a professional role.

Jellicoe

Jellicoe is a friend and ally of Psmith, often participating in his schemes.

Mr. Downing

Mr. Downing, a master at the school, is frequently at odds with Psmith due to Psmith's mischievous and rebellious nature.

Mike Jackson

Mike and Psmith are close friends and allies, with Psmith often acting as a witty and loyal companion.

Mr. Downing

Mr. Downing, a master at the school, is frequently at odds with Psmith due to Psmith's mischievous and rebellious nature.

Mike Jackson

Mike and Psmith are close friends and allies, with Psmith often acting as a witty and loyal companion.

Jellicoe

Jellicoe is a friend and ally of Psmith, often participating in his schemes.

Adair

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

Adair

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

XXXI: Sedleigh

A long, thin youth with a solemn face and immaculate clothes, who introduces himself as 'Smith' and speaks in a tired, witty manner.

Psmith

Also new at Sedleigh, a witty and eccentric Etonian who befriends Mike and suggests joining the Archaeological Society.

Staking Out a Claim

Directs the study takeover, uses philosophical arguments against Spiller, and charms Mr. Outwood into granting the study.

Guerilla Warfare

Leads the defense of the study, devises strategy, and throws Robinson out the window.

Unpleasantness in the Small Hours

Strategizes the defense, uses a dressing-gown cord as a weapon, and pours water on enemy beds.

Adair

Accompanies Mike and Jellicoe, and engages in witty dialogue with Adair and Mr. Downing about archaeology.

Mike Finds Occupation

Accompanies Mike on archaeological outings, patronizing the proceedings and eventually suggesting they slip away to nap.

The Match with Downing’s

Accompanies Mike to the field and engages in a playful exchange with Mr. Downing.

The Singular Behavior of Jellicoe

Discourses on the day's events, warns Mike about Mr. Downing, and reports that Jellicoe borrowed three pounds from him.

XLII: Jellicoe Goes on the Sick-List

Asks Jellicoe to stop his 'farmyard imitations' while dressing.

Mike Receives a Commission

Sits under a tree with Dunster, offers cherries, makes witty remarks, holds the bicycle shed key.

And Fulfils It

Gives Mike the key after questioning his early rising plan.

The Decoration of Sammy

Offers dry commentary on the night's events and Sammy's condition; suggests the dog may need to be skinned or left to fade.

A Check

Plays diabolo, then accompanies Mr. Downing on his inspection, cleverly deflecting suspicion.

L: The Destroyer of Evidence

Masterminds the hiding of the boot and deflects Mr. Downing's suspicions with calm wit.

LII: On the Trail Again

Keeps the afternoon's events secret from Mike, leading to the boot incident.

Adair Has a Word with Mike

Present in the study reading a newspaper; tries to defuse the tension between Mike and Adair with humorous commentary and suggests moving the fight elsewhere.

Clearing the Air

Reveals his cricket ability and his disappointment at missing the Eton eleven; acts as referee for the fight and later as peacemaker.

In Which Peace Is Declared

Mentioned as having informed Mike about Adair's misunderstanding; also jokes about jam.

Mr. Downing Moves

Listens to Mike's troubles, reveals he hid the incriminating boot, and later confesses to Downing to protect Mike.

The Artist Claims His Work

Confesses to the crime to save Mike, then explains his motive to the headmaster.

Sedleigh v. Wrykyn

Contributes with the bat (35 runs) and takes six wickets with his slow bowling; suggests the bowling change that turns the match.