Psmith, Journalist · Character

Mike

Psmith's old English friend, newly arrived in New York, whose easy intimacy lets him read the seriousness beneath Psmith's airy manner as the tenement fight turns dangerous.

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First appearance: xi the man at the astor

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In At “The Gardenia”: Accompanies Psmith on the American tour and enjoys the hospitality, but is present for the meeting with Billy. Later, in Bat Jarvis: Present as a quiet observer, comments on the expense of the…

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

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Billy Windsor
family · positive
Psmith
friendship · positive
Billy Windsor
family · positive
Psmith
friendship · positive
Psmith
friendship · positive

Billy Windsor
Mike is Billy's younger brother, who comes to visit and helps out at the paper.
Psmith
Mike is Psmith's close friend from school, and they reunite in New York.
Billy Windsor
Mike is Billy's younger brother, who comes to visit and helps out at the paper.
Psmith
Mike is Psmith's close friend from school, and they reunite in New York.
Psmith
Mike is Psmith's close friend from school, and they reunite in New York.

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Mike appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

At “The Gardenia”
Accompanies Psmith on the American tour and enjoys the hospitality, but is present for the meeting with Billy.
Bat Jarvis
Present as a quiet observer, comments on the expense of the Astor and agrees to consider moving to Fourth Avenue.
Planning Improvements
Provides critical opinion on the paper's content, supports Psmith's ideas, but is limited by cricket tour commitments.
The Tenements
Mike accompanies Psmith on the search for a flat and through the tenements, expressing sympathy for the poor children.
Visitors at the Office
Leaves for Philadelphia with the team; Psmith sees him off.
A Gathering of Cat Specialists
Returns from England and is recruited by Psmith to pose as a cat-fancier.
Conclusion
Sleepy after playing football, listening drowsily to Psmith's musings.

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