# Ann Chester — Piccadilly Jim character guide > Ann Chester in Piccadilly Jim by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Ann, Mary, Miss Ann, Miss Chester **First appearance:** 0000-i-a-red-haired-girl ## Who they are A quick-witted, independent young woman traveling with her aunt, she has sworn off charming idlers — which makes her the perfect target for one. ## Relationships ### [Jimmy Crocker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/jimmy_crocker) _romantic_ Ann and Jimmy are the central romantic pair, with Ann initially trying to reform Jimmy's playboy image before falling for him. ### [Mr. Peter Pett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/mr_peter_pett) _family_ Ann is Mr. Pett's niece, and she shares a warm, affectionate bond with her mild-mannered uncle. ### [Mrs. Pett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/mrs_pett) _family_ Ann is Mrs. Pett's niece, and their relationship is strained due to Mrs. Pett's overbearing nature and Ann's independence. ### [Jerry Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/jerry_mitchell) _friendship_ Ann and Jerry are friends and allies, with Jerry helping Ann in her schemes to reform Jimmy. ### [Ogden Ford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/ogden_ford) _family_ Ann is Ogden's cousin, and she treats him with a mix of exasperation and protective affection. ### [Lord Wisbeach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/lord_wisbeach) _social_ Ann is initially polite to Lord Wisbeach but grows suspicious of his true motives. ### [Chicago Ed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/chicago_ed) _rivalry_ Ann opposes Chicago Ed's criminal plans and works to thwart his kidnapping scheme. ### [Jimmy Crocker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/jimmy_crocker) _romantic_ Ann and Jimmy are the central romantic pair, with Ann initially trying to reform Jimmy's playboy image before falling for him. ### [Jimmy Crocker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/jimmy_crocker) _romantic_ Ann and Jimmy are the central romantic pair, with Ann initially trying to reform Jimmy's playboy image before falling for him. ### [Mr. Peter Pett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/mr_peter_pett) _family_ Ann is Mr. Pett's niece, and she shares a warm, affectionate bond with her mild-mannered uncle. ### [Jerry Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/jerry_mitchell) _friendship_ Ann and Jerry are friends and allies, with Jerry helping Ann in her schemes to reform Jimmy. ### [Ogden Ford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/ogden_ford) _family_ Ann is Ogden's cousin, and she treats him with a mix of exasperation and protective affection. ## In the story ### [I: A Red-Haired Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/i-a-red-haired-girl) Ann is typing in the library, showing her quick temper and protective nature toward Mr. Pett. She opposes the plan to bring Jimmy Crocker to live with them, revealing a past connection with him. ### [VI: Jimmy Abandons Piccadilly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/vi-jimmy-abandons-piccadilly) Unaware that Jimmy is nearby, she loudly denounces him as a 'worm' and a 'pest' at the Regent Grill, expressing her contempt for his lifestyle. ### [On the Boat-Deck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/vii-on-the-boat-deck) Ann joins Jimmy on the boat-deck despite the rough weather. She reveals she has been caring for her seasick aunt Nesta. She discusses her views on marriage as a sensible partnership without romance, and mentions a past prejudice against a man named Crocker (Jimmy's real identity), though she does not recognize him. She is amused by Jimmy's advances but remains indifferent. ### [Painful Scene in a Café](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/viii-painful-scene-in-a-caf) Meets Jimmy in the café; discusses the newspaper articles about Jimmy Crocker and reveals her family's trip to England to recruit him. ### [Mrs. Pett Is Shocked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/ix-mrs-pett-is-shocked) Struggles with indecision over Lord Wisbeach's marriage proposal; drives her father to his boat and reflects on her feelings. ### [XI: Jimmy Decides to Be Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xi-jimmy-decides-to-be-himself) Visits the boardinghouse to confront Jerry; agrees to Jimmy's plan but insists he limit his role to reinstating Jerry. ### [XII: Jimmy Catches the Boss’s Eye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xii-jimmy-catches-the-boss-s-eye) Mentioned as the reason Jimmy agrees to work; Jimmy muses on her understanding of his sacrifice. ### [XIII: Slight Complications](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xiii-slight-complications) Defends Jimmy's identity to Mrs. Pett, then rushes to warn him about Skinner. ### [Lord Wisbeach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xiv-lord-wisbeach) Warns Jimmy of Mrs. Pett's suspicions and supports him during the test with Skinner. ### [XV: A Little Business Chat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xv-a-little-business-chat) Feels relief and anxiety as Lord Wisbeach accepts Jimmy; observes the luncheon with unease. ### [Miss Trimble, Detective](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xvii-miss-trimble-detective) Nervous about the risks of the deception; urges Jimmy to ask Mrs. Pett to bring Jerry back. ### [XVIII: The Voice from the Past](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xviii-the-voice-from-the-past) Enters the library after Jimmy; reveals she has promised to marry Lord Wisbeach; expresses regret and attraction to Jimmy; listens from the gallery during Ogden's conversation. ### [Between Father and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xix-between-father-and-son) The object of Jimmy's affection; she hates Jimmy Crocker for a past skit but is unaware that Jimmy is Bayliss. ### [In the Library](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xxii-in-the-library) Roused by the cries, enters the room with Mrs. Pett and others. ### [XXIII: Stirring Times for the Petts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xxiii-stirring-times-for-the-petts) Confesses to hiring Jerry Mitchell to kidnap Ogden; stands by Jimmy despite suspicions of his criminal intent. ### [Sensational Turning of a Worm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xxiv-sensational-turning-of-a-worm) Present during the revelations; she offers to answer the door and learns that Jimmy is the stepson of Mrs. Crocker. ### [XXVI: Everybody Happy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xxvi-everybody-happy) Confronts Jimmy about his deception, initially rejects him, but later accepts his proposal. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/ann_chester - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters