Psmith, Journalist · Character

Pugsy Maloney

A newsboy office boy at Cosy Moments who treats the paper's escalating feuds as a drama staged for his personal enjoyment.

supporting

Also known as Master Maloney, Master Pugsy Maloney

First appearance: v planning improvements

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

Pugsy, the nonchalant office boy, rescues a cat from tormentors and brings it to the office.

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Master Maloney runs errands and announces visitors, but his real vocation is spectating: he perches on a soapbox like a dramatic critic at a premiere, reluctant to leave when a rough house seems imminent. He is an…

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Escalation
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Billy Windsor
professional · positive
Billy acts as a mentor and employer to the young newsboy Pugsy. How this plays out →
Psmith
professional · positive
Kid Brady
friendship · positive
Billy Windsor
professional · positive
Billy acts as a mentor and employer to the young newsboy Pugsy. How this plays out →
Billy Windsor
professional · positive
Billy acts as a mentor and employer to the young newsboy Pugsy. How this plays out →
Kid Brady
friendship · positive
Psmith
professional · positive
Kid Brady
friendship · positive
Psmith
professional · positive

Billy Windsor
Billy acts as a mentor and employer to the young newsboy Pugsy.
Psmith
Psmith treats Pugsy with amused kindness and employs him as a messenger.
Kid Brady
Kid Brady is friendly with Pugsy, who admires him as a boxer.
Billy Windsor
Billy acts as a mentor and employer to the young newsboy Pugsy.
Billy Windsor
Billy acts as a mentor and employer to the young newsboy Pugsy.
Kid Brady
Kid Brady is friendly with Pugsy, who admires him as a boxer.
Psmith
Psmith treats Pugsy with amused kindness and employs him as a messenger.
Kid Brady
Kid Brady is friendly with Pugsy, who admires him as a boxer.
Psmith
Psmith treats Pugsy with amused kindness and employs him as a messenger.

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Pugsy Maloney appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Billy Windsor
Pugsy, the nonchalant office boy, rescues a cat from tormentors and brings it to the office. He reveals that Bat Jarvis is his cousin and that the cat belongs to him.
Visitors at the Office
Reports to Psmith about the group of angry contributors waiting in the inner room.
Full Steam Ahead
Mentioned as whistling in the office; Psmith asks him to stop.
X: Going Some
Office boy who announces Parker's arrival and describes his appearance.
The Man at the Astor
Stops a seedy man from entering the office; gets his ear pinched; described as a martyr by Psmith.
An Episode by the Way
Brings news of the gang feud to the office.
XIX: In Pleasant Street
Acts as an informant and interpreter, though his attempts at Italian are unsuccessful.
XX: Cornered
Warns Psmith and Billy of the approaching gang, then is dispatched to find Dude Dawson.
Reductions in the Staff
Arrives at the office and recounts the previous day's gang attack to Kid Brady.
A Gathering of Cat Specialists
Announces Mike's arrival at the office.
Trapped
Given the day off to take his girl to the Bronx Zoo; receives two dollars from Psmith.
Psmith Concludes His Ride
Delivers the telegram from Wilberfloss to Psmith at the office.
The Knockout for Mr. Waring
Announces Mr. Waring's arrival and delivers his card.

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