Psmith, Journalist · Character

Kid Brady

A young lightweight boxer whose unedited autobiography in Cosy Moments makes him a devoted ally in Psmith's campaign against the men behind the tenements.

supporting

Also known as Brady, Comrade Brady, the Kid

First appearance: Full Steam Ahead

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

A boxer from Wyoming seeking fights in New York; Billy Windsor offers support.

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The Kid has a passion for seeing his name in print and a grievance against papers that rewrite his prose into Addisonian English, so Psmith's offer of page four wins him outright. His weekly installments, complete with moody portrait and the challenge 'Jimmy Garvin must meet this boy,' give Cosy Moments its sporting blood and its growing readership. Grateful and game, he becomes one of the paper's most loyal hands when the fight turns literal.

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Character Web

29 connections

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

Psmith’s dreamy, contented reflection on the peaceful resolution of the New York conflicts—Waring’s electoral…

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Relationships

Billy Windsor
professional · positive
Billy manages Kid Brady's boxing career and they are loyal allies. How this plays out →
Psmith
friendship · positive
Pugsy Maloney
friendship · positive
Mr. Wolmann
rivalry · negative
Psmith
friendship · positive
Billy Windsor
professional · positive
Billy manages Kid Brady's boxing career and they are loyal allies. How this plays out →
Pugsy Maloney
friendship · positive
Billy Windsor
professional · positive
Billy manages Kid Brady's boxing career and they are loyal allies. How this plays out →
Pugsy Maloney
friendship · positive
Psmith
friendship · positive
Mr. Wolmann
rivalry · negative
Mr. Wolmann
rivalry · negative

Billy Windsor
Billy manages Kid Brady's boxing career and they are loyal allies.
Psmith
Psmith supports and promotes Kid Brady's boxing career as part of their newspaper campaign.
Pugsy Maloney
Kid Brady is friendly with Pugsy, who admires him as a boxer.
Mr. Wolmann
Wolmann tries to bribe Kid Brady to throw a fight, creating conflict.
Psmith
Psmith supports and promotes Kid Brady's boxing career as part of their newspaper campaign.
Billy Windsor
Billy manages Kid Brady's boxing career and they are loyal allies.
Pugsy Maloney
Kid Brady is friendly with Pugsy, who admires him as a boxer.
Billy Windsor
Billy manages Kid Brady's boxing career and they are loyal allies.
Pugsy Maloney
Kid Brady is friendly with Pugsy, who admires him as a boxer.
Psmith
Psmith supports and promotes Kid Brady's boxing career as part of their newspaper campaign.
Mr. Wolmann
Wolmann tries to bribe Kid Brady to throw a fight, creating conflict.
Mr. Wolmann
Wolmann tries to bribe Kid Brady to throw a fight, creating conflict.

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In the story

Kid Brady appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Full Steam Ahead
A boxer from Wyoming seeking fights in New York; Billy Windsor offers support.
X: Going Some
Featured in the paper with his autobiography; his raw style is praised by Psmith.
Reviewing the Situation
Psmith proposes hiring Kid Brady as a fighting editor to protect the office from gang attacks.
XIV: The Highfield
The main event boxer representing Cosy Moments; endures heavy blows from Cyclone Al Wolmann before rallying to win the bout.
An Addition to the Staff
Accepts the role of fighting editor for Cosy Moments, demonstrating loyalty and physical prowess.
The First Battle
Knocks out Repetto with a punch and sustains a bullet wound to his ear.
Concerning Mr. Waring
Mentioned as having been matched against Eddie Wood, which will require him to leave the office for training.
Reductions in the Staff
Offers to cancel his fight to help the paper, but Psmith encourages him to proceed with training.
A Gathering of Cat Specialists
Mentioned as having left to train for a fight, leaving the office unguarded.
A Friend in Need
Arrives at the scene of the broken-down cab, offering a potential rescue for Psmith.
Psmith Concludes His Ride
Discovers the broken-down taxi while training at White Plains, helps Psmith escape, and offers to abandon his match with Eddie Wood.
Conclusion
Reported to have defeated Eddie Wood and is now matched for the championship.

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