# Gooch — Psmith, Journalist character guide

> Gooch in Psmith, Journalist by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Comrade Gooch, Mr. Gooch

**First appearance:** 0002-i-cosy-moments

## Who they are

The office boy at Cosy Moments who is replaced by Pugsy.

## In the story

### [XX: Cornered](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_journalist_se/chapters/xx-cornered)

The rent collector who is forcibly interrogated and taken to the roof; he attempts to betray their position.

### [The Battle of Pleasant Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_journalist_se/chapters/xxi-the-battle-of-pleasant-street)

Forced to accompany Psmith and Billy across the ladder; his confession is secured.

### [Concerning Mr. Waring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_journalist_se/chapters/xxii-concerning-mr-waring)

Mentioned as the source who divulged Stewart Waring's name.

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