# Spence — Mike character guide

> Spence in Mike by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Spence, Spence⁠

**First appearance:** 0005-iv-at-the-nets

## Who they are

A master at Wrykyn who coaches cricket.

## In the story

### [The Great Picnic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/x-the-great-picnic)

Master of the Lower Fifth; finds only two boys in his form-room and later jokes with other masters about the rebellion.

### [XI: The Conclusion of the Picnic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xi-the-conclusion-of-the-picnic)

Agrees with Mr. Seymour's praise of the headmaster and arranges to meet him at the boathouse.

### [Bob Has News to Impart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xviii-bob-has-news-to-impart)

Cricket-master consulted by Burgess; gives his opinion that M. Jackson should get the place.

### [The Ripton Match](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxvii-the-ripton-match)

Discusses the wicket and team strategy with Burgess before the match.

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