# Stone — Mike character guide

> Stone in Mike by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Stone rotting, W. J. Stone, Comrade Stone

**First appearance:** 0034-xxxiii-staking-out-a-claim

## Who they are

A Sedleigh student who is a friend of Jellicoe.

## Relationships

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

_social_

Stone is a schoolmate of Mike, interacting within the school community.

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

_social_

Stone is a schoolmate of Mike, interacting within the school community.

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

_social_

Stone is a schoolmate of Mike, interacting within the school community.

## In the story

### [Unpleasantness in the Small Hours](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxv-unpleasantness-in-the-small-hours)

One of the raiders; Mike hits him under the chin and later knocks him down.

### [The Fire Brigade Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-fire-brigade-meeting)

Stone is a Fire Brigade official who participates in the ragging and helps deflect blame during the meeting.

### [Achilles Leaves His Tent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxix-achilles-leaves-his-tent)

Bursts into Mike's study with Robinson; suggests Mike play in the house match against Downing's; enthusiastic about the 'rag'.

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

Argues vehemently against declaring the innings, wanting to keep Downing's in the field.

### [The Decoration of Sammy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlvi-the-decoration-of-sammy)

Wonders who rang the bell; admits to emptying jugs of water on younger boys during the prank.

### [LII: On the Trail Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lii-on-the-trail-again)

Called upon to translate but flounders; Mr. Downing is too distracted to notice.

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

Co-leader of the revolt against Adair's early-morning fielding practice; knocked down by Adair in a fight.

### [Adair Has a Word with Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/liv-adair-has-a-word-with-mike)

Mentioned as having been in a discussion (and fight) with Adair over early-morning fielding practice; he gave in after the first round.

### [Clearing the Air](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lv-clearing-the-air)

Mentioned as having misled Adair about Mike offering places in the village team.

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