# Gussie Fink-Nottle — Right Ho, Jeeves character guide > Gussie Fink-Nottle in Right Ho, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Gussie, Fink-Nottle, young Gussie, Augustus Fink-Nottle, Augustus **First appearance:** 0002-i ## Snapshot A trembling newt-fancier who cannot propose to the girl he loves without first delivering a lecture on amphibians and drinking nothing stronger than orange juice. ## Who they are Gussie arrives at Brinkley Court disguised, miserable, and hopelessly in love with Madeline Bassett, a girl who regards him as a joke. His terror of proposing is matched only by his devotion to newts, and Bertie's conviction that strong drink and forceful methods will cure him drives some of the book's finest comedy. His paralysis is the central romantic knot the entire household is trying, and failing, to untie. ## Relationships ### [Bosher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/bosher) _friendship_ Bosher and Gussie are old friends, with Bosher often trying to help Gussie with his romantic pursuits. ### [Jeeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/jeeves) _psychological_ Jeeves acts as a manipulative mentor to Gussie, orchestrating his actions to resolve romantic entanglements. ### [Angela](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/angela) _social_ Angela and Gussie are acquaintances, with Angela occasionally involved in Gussie's romantic schemes. ### [Bertram Wooster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/bertram_wooster) _friendship_ Bertram and Gussie are close friends, with Bertram often trying to assist Gussie in his romantic endeavors. ### [Aunt Dahlia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/aunt_dahlia) _social_ Aunt Dahlia knows Gussie as a family friend and tries to involve him in her matchmaking plans. ### [Tuppy Glossop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/tuppy_glossop) _rivalry_ Gussie and Tuppy are romantic rivals for Angela's affection, leading to tension and competition. ### [Bosher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/bosher) _friendship_ Bosher and Gussie are old friends, with Bosher often trying to help Gussie with his romantic pursuits. ### [Bertram Wooster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/bertram_wooster) _friendship_ Bertram and Gussie are close friends, with Bertram often trying to assist Gussie in his romantic endeavors. ### [Jeeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/jeeves) _psychological_ Jeeves acts as a manipulative mentor to Gussie, orchestrating his actions to resolve romantic entanglements. ### [Jeeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/jeeves) _psychological_ Jeeves acts as a manipulative mentor to Gussie, orchestrating his actions to resolve romantic entanglements. ### [Tuppy Glossop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/tuppy_glossop) _rivalry_ Gussie and Tuppy are romantic rivals for Angela's affection, leading to tension and competition. ### [Angela](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/angela) _social_ Angela and Gussie are acquaintances, with Angela occasionally involved in Gussie's romantic schemes. ## In the story ### [Right Ho, Jeeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/right-ho-jeeves) A shy young man who seeks Jeeves' help with romantic matters. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/i) A shy newt-fancier who seeks Jeeves' help to propose to Madeline Bassett; appears at the end in a Mephistopheles costume. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/ii) Anxious about attending the fancy-dress ball as Mephistopheles, hoping to win Madeline Bassett. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/iv) Arrives to see Bertie, announced by Jeeves at the chapter's close. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/v) Gussie failed to reach the fancy-dress ball due to a series of errors: wrong address, no money or latchkey, and fleeing a cabman in his Mephistopheles costume. He eventually found lodging at Mr. Sipperley's. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/vi) Arrives at Bertie's flat, still shaken from his night in scarlet tights; agrees to go to Brinkley Court. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/vii) Mentioned by Aunt Dahlia as 'Spink-Bottle'; she hopes he will be good at the prize-giving if he can keep off newts. ### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/ix) Receives advice from Bertie on how to propose to Madeline, but remains nervous. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/x) Gussie is revealed as the man Madeline loves; he appears from behind a tree as Bertie leaves. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xi) Failed to propose to Madeline due to a nervous spasm, instead delivering a lecture on newts. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xiii) An orange-juice addict; Bertie plans to lace his juice with gin to embolden him for proposing and the prize distribution. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xiv) Mentioned in Angela's speech as an example of enthusiasm. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xv) Mentioned in passing regarding his interest in newts and beetles. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xvi) Intoxicated from drinking the laced orange juice; anxious about his prize-giving speech and his relationship with Madeline Bassett. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xvii) Intoxicated at the prize-giving; delivers a bizarre speech, accuses a student of cheating, and becomes engaged to Madeline Bassett. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xviii) Hides under Bertie's bed and in a cupboard; emerges and flees when Tuppy searches the room. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xix) Mentioned as the subject of Angela's engagement and as making faces at Anatole through the skylight. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xx) Gussie appears on the skylight, alarming Anatole, and later reveals he is engaged to Angela. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xxi) Target of the fire-alarm scheme to reunite with Madeline. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xxii) Present on the lawn, sitting on the grass rubbing a barked shin. ### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/chapters/xxiii) Reunited with Madeline Bassett; mentioned as telling stories about Bertie's schooldays during the garden reconciliation. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters/gussie_fink_nottle - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/right_ho_jeeves_se/characters