Psmith, Journalist · Character

Comrade Parker

Sleek in his dude suit and shiny shoes, this hired operator first carries Waring's warning to the Cosy Moments office, then returns with a revolver and a taxicab.

supporting

Also known as Parker, Mr. Francis Parker, Francis Parker, Mr. Parker

First appearance: vii visitors at the office

As a supporting figure in Psmith, Journalist, Comrade Parker is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Agent of Stewart Waring who threatens the editors to stop the exposé.

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Breaking point

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Billy Windsor
rivalry · negative
Parker is a spy for the slum landlords, working against Billy and Psmith. How this plays out →
Psmith
rivalry · negative
Psmith
rivalry · negative
Billy Windsor
rivalry · negative
Parker is a spy for the slum landlords, working against Billy and Psmith. How this plays out →
Psmith
rivalry · negative
Billy Windsor
rivalry · negative
Parker is a spy for the slum landlords, working against Billy and Psmith. How this plays out →

Billy Windsor
Parker is a spy for the slum landlords, working against Billy and Psmith.
Psmith
Parker is a henchman for the slum landlords, constantly trying to sabotage Psmith.
Psmith
Parker is a henchman for the slum landlords, constantly trying to sabotage Psmith.
Billy Windsor
Parker is a spy for the slum landlords, working against Billy and Psmith.
Psmith
Parker is a henchman for the slum landlords, constantly trying to sabotage Psmith.
Billy Windsor
Parker is a spy for the slum landlords, working against Billy and Psmith.

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Comrade Parker appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Psmith, Journalist
Agent of Stewart Waring who threatens the editors to stop the exposé.
X: Going Some
Smooth, well-dressed emissary who attempts to bribe the editors to stop the tenement series.
An Addition to the Staff
Mentioned as the antagonist who threatened the editors and hired the gang.
Trapped
Visits Psmith to pressure him to quit; later forces his way into the cab and holds Psmith at gunpoint.
A Friend in Need
Holds Psmith at gunpoint in a taxicab, planning to take him to the countryside for nefarious purposes.
Psmith Concludes His Ride
Held Psmith at gunpoint in the taxi but is overpowered and knocked out. Later telephones Psmith to arrange a meeting with Stewart Waring.

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