Mike Jackson

Psmith

Close friends and allies, with Psmith often guiding and amusing Mike through their shared work and adventures.

Mr. Waller

Mike works under Mr. Waller at the bank, with Waller acting as a kindly but somewhat ineffectual supervisor.

Mr. Jackson

Father and son relationship, with Mr. Jackson concerned about Mike's career and future.

Mr. Bickersdyke

Mike is frequently at odds with Bickersdyke, who dislikes him due to his association with Psmith.

Joe Jackson

Brothers who share a close bond, with Joe often looking out for Mike's interests.

Father

Mike's father is a caring but somewhat distant parent, concerned with his son's professional development.

Bill

Bill is a friend and fellow cricketer who shares Mike's love of sport and provides camaraderie.

Bannister

Bannister is a fellow clerk who works alongside Mike, with a neutral to slightly friendly dynamic.

Rossiter

Mike works under Rossiter's supervision at the bank, enduring his fussy and officious manner.

Psmith

Close friends and allies, with Psmith often guiding and amusing Mike through their shared work and adventures.

Psmith

Close friends and allies, with Psmith often guiding and amusing Mike through their shared work and adventures.

Mr. Jackson

Father and son relationship, with Mr. Jackson concerned about Mike's career and future.

Psmith in the City

Scores 98, learns of financial trouble, starts at bank, transferred to cash department, plays for county, confesses to Bickersdyke, resigns.

Mr. Bickersdyke Walks Behind the Bowler's Arm

Star batsman who scores 98 before being bowled due to Bickersdyke's distraction.

Mike Hears Bad News

Returns home after a successful cricket week, only to be told he cannot go to Cambridge due to family financial troubles.

The New Era Begins

Mike receives news of his bank job, reads Psmith's letter, travels to London, and secures a gloomy bed-sitting room in Dulwich, feeling homesick as he reflects on his lost cricket days.

First Steps in a Business Career

Mike starts his first day at the bank, feeling lost and awkward, especially when he recognizes Mr. Bickersdyke as the man from the park.

The Other Man

Feeling gloomy and homesick, Mike finds the bank work monotonous and yearns for his former outdoor life. He is grateful for Mr. Waller's kindness.

Psmith Explains

Listens to Psmith's explanation and expresses concern about Bickersdyke's hostility.

VII: Going Into Winter Quarters

Endures his first day at the bank; accepts Psmith's invitation to move into the flat; feels less lonely with an ally.

VIII: The Friendly Native

Works in the postage department, bonds with messenger William over roses, and experiences homesickness.

The Haunting of Mr. Bickersdyke

Absent for most of the chapter, attending the Gaiety; returns to hear Psmith's account of the evening.

Misunderstood

Stays at the flat reading a novel while Psmith attends the meeting. He expresses regret at missing the 'rag' and jokes about Bickersdyke's likely reaction.

Mike Is Moved On

Mike grows accustomed to the bank, finds old schoolmates, and enjoys evenings with Psmith, but faces occasional reprimands from Mr. Bickersdyke.

Mr. Waller Appears in a New Light

Now working in the Cash Department under Mr. Waller, he enjoys the work and the friendly atmosphere, and is invited to hear Mr. Waller speak.

Stirring Times on the Common

Reluctantly attends the meeting; tackles Bill to prevent him from throwing a stone at Mr. Waller, then fights him.

Further Developments

Engages in a fistfight with Bill, gets injured, and flees with Psmith.

Sunday Supper

Reluctantly attends supper; feels out of place, is grilled by Edward Waller, and accidentally spills water into the jam tart, mortifying himself.

Psmith Makes a Discovery

Mike endures Comrade Prebble's tedious lecture and later expresses his frustration to Psmith, but becomes intrigued by the discovery of Bickersdyke's past speeches.

XIX: The Illness of Edward

Mike notices Mr. Waller's distress and feels sympathy but is unable to express it; he seeks Psmith's help.

Concerning a Cheque

Takes the blame for the forged cheque to protect Mr. Waller.

XXI: Psmith Makes Inquiries

Dazed after being dismissed by Bickersdyke; worries about what his family will say and his future employment.

And Takes Steps

Mike returns to the bank after confessing, feeling subdued and wanting to be left alone.

Mr. Bickersdyke Makes a Concession

Referenced as the employee whose dismissal is at stake; Psmith negotiates on his behalf.

The Spirit of Unrest

Transferred to Fixed Deposits under Mr. Gregory; hates the work and grows restless as cricket season begins.

At the Telephone

Receives a call from his brother Joe and impulsively agrees to play cricket for his county, reflecting his deep dissatisfaction with bank work.

Breaking the News

Rushes off to play cricket for his county after a call from his brother Joe.

At Lord's

Arrives at Lord's to play for his county; reflects on his future after leaving the bank; resolves to succeed as a professional cricketer.

XXVIII: Psmith Arranges His Future

Reported to be playing at Lord's, having scored 98 runs; Psmith reveals he has been fired from the bank.

And Mike's

Scores 148 for his county, feels exhausted but triumphant; accepts Psmith's offer to go to Cambridge.

XXX: The Last Sad Farewells

Silent and embarrassed during the confrontation, but feels relieved and optimistic about the future afterward.