# Psmith — Mike character guide > Psmith in Mike by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. Psmith, R. Psmith, Sammy, Sampson, Sammy Psmith, Sam, Even Psmith, LV Clearing the Air Psmith **First appearance:** 0033-xxxii-psmith ## Who they are Mike's monocled, silver-tongued Sedleigh ally, who philosophizes through crises, borrows jam on credit, and quietly turns out to have been an Eton cricket prospect himself. ## Relationships ### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson) _friendship_ Mike and Psmith are close friends and allies, with Psmith often acting as a witty and loyal companion. ### [Mr. Downing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mr_downing) _rivalry_ Mr. Downing, a master at the school, is frequently at odds with Psmith due to Psmith's mischievous and rebellious nature. ### [Adair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/adair) _rivalry_ Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness challenging Adair's authority and plans. ### [Mr. Outwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mr_outwood) _professional_ Mr. Outwood is a housemaster who is often bewildered by Psmith's antics but maintains a professional role. ### [Jellicoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/jellicoe) _friendship_ Jellicoe is a friend and ally of Psmith, often participating in his schemes. ### [Mr. Downing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mr_downing) _rivalry_ Mr. Downing, a master at the school, is frequently at odds with Psmith due to Psmith's mischievous and rebellious nature. ### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson) _friendship_ Mike and Psmith are close friends and allies, with Psmith often acting as a witty and loyal companion. ### [Mr. Downing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mr_downing) _rivalry_ Mr. Downing, a master at the school, is frequently at odds with Psmith due to Psmith's mischievous and rebellious nature. ### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson) _friendship_ Mike and Psmith are close friends and allies, with Psmith often acting as a witty and loyal companion. ### [Jellicoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/jellicoe) _friendship_ Jellicoe is a friend and ally of Psmith, often participating in his schemes. ### [Adair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/adair) _rivalry_ Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness challenging Adair's authority and plans. ### [Adair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/adair) _rivalry_ Adair and Psmith are antagonists, with Psmith's cleverness challenging Adair's authority and plans. ## In the story ### [XXXI: Sedleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxii-psmith) Also new at Sedleigh, a witty and eccentric Etonian who befriends Mike and suggests joining the Archaeological Society. ### [Staking Out a Claim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxiii-staking-out-a-claim) Directs the study takeover, uses philosophical arguments against Spiller, and charms Mr. Outwood into granting the study. ### [Guerilla Warfare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxiv-guerilla-warfare) Leads the defense of the study, devises strategy, and throws Robinson out the window. ### [Unpleasantness in the Small Hours](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxv-unpleasantness-in-the-small-hours) Strategizes the defense, uses a dressing-gown cord as a weapon, and pours water on enemy beds. ### [Adair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxvi-adair) Accompanies Mike and Jellicoe, and engages in witty dialogue with Adair and Mr. Downing about archaeology. ### [Mike Finds Occupation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxvii-mike-finds-occupation) Accompanies Mike on archaeological outings, patronizing the proceedings and eventually suggesting they slip away to nap. ### [The Match with Downing’s](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xl-the-match-with-downing-s) Accompanies Mike to the field and engages in a playful exchange with Mr. Downing. ### [The Singular Behavior of Jellicoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xli-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlii-jellicoe-goes-on-the-sick-list) Asks Jellicoe to stop his 'farmyard imitations' while dressing. ### [Mike Receives a Commission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xliii-mike-receives-a-commission) Sits under a tree with Dunster, offers cherries, makes witty remarks, holds the bicycle shed key. ### [And Fulfils It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xliv-and-fulfils-it) Gives Mike the key after questioning his early rising plan. ### [The Decoration of Sammy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlix-a-check) Plays diabolo, then accompanies Mr. Downing on his inspection, cleverly deflecting suspicion. ### [L: The Destroyer of Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lii-on-the-trail-again) Keeps the afternoon's events secret from Mike, leading to the boot incident. ### [Adair Has a Word with Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/liv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lvi-in-which-peace-is-declared) Mentioned as having informed Mike about Adair's misunderstanding; also jokes about jam. ### [Mr. Downing Moves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lviii-the-artist-claims-his-work) Confesses to the crime to save Mike, then explains his motive to the headmaster. ### [Sedleigh v. Wrykyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lix-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. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/psmith - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters