# Bristow — Psmith in the City character guide

> Bristow in Psmith in the City by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Comrade Bristow

**First appearance:** 0006-iv-first-steps-in-a-business-career

## Who they are

A clerk at the bank who interacts with Mike and Psmith.

## Relationships

### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/characters/psmith)

_professional_

Bristow is a bank clerk who Psmith treats as a subordinate and occasional pawn in his schemes.

### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/characters/psmith)

_professional_

Bristow is a bank clerk who Psmith treats as a subordinate and occasional pawn in his schemes.

### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/characters/psmith)

_professional_

Bristow is a bank clerk who Psmith treats as a subordinate and occasional pawn in his schemes.

## In the story

### [Mr. Waller Appears in a New Light](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xiv-mr-waller-appears-in-a-new-light)

Mike's successor in the Postage Department, wears detachable cuffs and a garish waistcoat, much to Psmith's dismay.

### [XIX: The Illness of Edward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xix-the-illness-of-edward)

Bristow is mentioned as wearing a new satin tie, which Psmith disapproves of.

### [Concerning a Cheque](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xx-concerning-a-cheque)

Mentioned by Psmith as having given up hope of reform due to his flashy attire.

### [XXI: Psmith Makes Inquiries](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xxi-psmith-makes-inquiries)

Reports the 'hurricane' in Bickersdyke's room to Psmith, wearing a flamboyant waistcoat.

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