# Major-General Sir Everard Venables — School Stories character guide

> Major-General Sir Everard Venables in School Stories by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Everard Venables, Sir Everard Venables, General Sir Everard Venables

**First appearance:** 0002-now-talking-about-cricket

## Who they are

A distinguished military figure and relative of a schoolboy.

## In the story

### [L'Affaire Uncle John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/school_stories_se/chapters/l-affaire-uncle-john)

Richard's father, who receives the telegram and letter about the land-agent opportunity and gives his approval.

### [Telegram from Major-General Sir Everard Venables, V.C., K.C.M.G., to his son Richard Venables](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/school_stories_se/chapters/ii)

Sends a stern telegram to his son Richard demanding an explanation for his behavior toward Uncle John.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/school_stories_se/chapters/iv)

The recipient of Richard's letter, addressed as 'father'.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/school_stories_se/chapters/viii)

Recipient of Richard's letter; his approval is sought for the university and land-agent plan.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/school_stories_se/chapters/ix)

Sends a telegram of approval to his son Richard.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/school_stories_se/chapters/x)

Recipient of Richard Venables' letter.

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