# B. Henderson Asher — Psmith, Journalist character guide

> B. Henderson Asher in Psmith, Journalist by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Asher, Mr. B. Henderson Asher, Asher, Comrade Asher

**First appearance:** 0014-xiii-reviewing-the-situation

## Who they are

A lawyer who advises Psmith on legal matters regarding the tenement campaign.

## Relationships

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

_rivalry_

Asher is a lawyer hired by the slum landlords to intimidate Psmith and Billy.

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

_rivalry_

Asher is a lawyer hired by the slum landlords to intimidate Psmith and Billy.

## In the story

### [Cosy Moments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_journalist_se/chapters/i-cosy-moments)

Alleged humorist who writes the 'Moments of Mirth' page; Wilberfloss asks Windsor to correct his tendency toward broad humor.

### [Visitors at the Office](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_journalist_se/chapters/vii-visitors-at-the-office)

Among the angry contributors waiting in the office.

### [The Honeyed Word](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_journalist_se/chapters/viii-the-honeyed-word)

Author of 'Moments of Mirth'; leads the delegation demanding to see Windsor; eventually mollified by Psmith's flattery and lunch invitation.

### [XXVIII: Standing Room Only](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_journalist_se/chapters/xxviii-standing-room-only)

Present among Wilberfloss's supporters; offered a cigarette by Psmith.

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