# Bruce Carmyle — The Adventures of Sally character guide > Bruce Carmyle in The Adventures of Sally by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Carmyle, Bruce, III Bruce Carmyle **First appearance:** 0011-iii-the-dignified-mr-carmyle ## Snapshot A stiff, dignified Englishman of means who becomes Sally's fiancé, only to find his composure fraying in the chaos of her world. ## Who they are Bruce Carmyle is the wealthy, correct suitor whose engagement to Sally represents security and social standing rather than warmth. His dignity is perpetually wounded by the raffish company she keeps, and his snorting disgust at the Flower Garden exposes how poorly he fits her life. His presence sharpens Sally's growing realization that marriage to him would mean the end of her easy comradeship with Ginger, making him the quiet obstacle in her emotional reckoning. ## Relationships ### [Sally Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/sally_nicholas) _romantic_ Bruce is a persistent suitor who tries to win Sally's hand, but his stiff, controlling nature clashes with her spirited independence. ### [Ginger Kemp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/ginger_kemp) _rivalry_ Bruce and Ginger are romantic rivals for Sally's affection, with Bruce viewing Ginger as an unworthy competitor. ### [Sally Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/sally_nicholas) _romantic_ Bruce is a persistent suitor who tries to win Sally's hand, but his stiff, controlling nature clashes with her spirited independence. ### [Sally Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/sally_nicholas) _romantic_ Bruce is a persistent suitor who tries to win Sally's hand, but his stiff, controlling nature clashes with her spirited independence. ### [Ginger Kemp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/ginger_kemp) _rivalry_ Bruce and Ginger are romantic rivals for Sally's affection, with Bruce viewing Ginger as an unworthy competitor. ### [Ginger Kemp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/ginger_kemp) _rivalry_ Bruce and Ginger are romantic rivals for Sally's affection, with Bruce viewing Ginger as an unworthy competitor. ## In the story ### [II: Enter Ginger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii-enter-ginger) Bruce is Ginger's cousin, who was with him on the beach. Sally initially finds him sinister and correctly guesses he is a lawyer. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) The dark, more proper companion of the red-haired man. He is concerned with correct behavior and is puzzled by Scrymgeour's absence. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/vi) Mentioned as Ginger's cousin who helped him get the job with Scrymgeour. ### [III: The Dignified Mr. Carmyle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iii-the-dignified-mr-carmyle) Bruce dines with Sally and defends his family's decision to cut off Ginger, leading to a heated exchange. He is portrayed as stiff and unyielding. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Appears at the end of the chapter as Sally's fellow train passenger. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iii) Bruce is initially polite but becomes cold and critical when Sally mentions Ginger, revealing his rigid sense of propriety. ### [IV: Ginger in Dangerous Mood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iv-ginger-in-dangerous-mood) Meets Ginger in Piccadilly, obtains Sally's address, and delivers Uncle Donald's dinner invitation. ### [VIII: Reappearance of Mr. Carmyle—and Ginger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/viii-reappearance-of-mr-carmyle-and-ginger) Meets Sally on the train and tells her about Ginger's transformation. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i) Approaches Sally on the train and takes a seat across from her. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Reveals he came to America partly for a holiday and has been tracking Sally; he is angry about Ginger's disappearance and insults to the family. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iii) Offered to drive Sally to the boardinghouse, but she declined. ### [IX: Ginger Becomes a Right-Hand Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ix-ginger-becomes-a-right-hand-man) Mentioned as having traveled to America and sent books to Sally, revealing his interest in her. ### [X: Sally in the Shadows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/x-sally-in-the-shadows) Carmyle is financing Fillmore's ventures, which Sally suspects is a way to get closer to her. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Mentioned as the financier behind Fillmore's productions, causing Sally distress and Ginger's suspicion. ### [XI: Sally Runs Away](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xi-sally-runs-away) Visits Sally's apartment, informs Ginger she is gone, and shows displeasure at the encounter. ### [XII: Some Letters for Ginger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xii-some-letters-for-ginger) Hosts Sally at Monk's Crofton; his family's disapproval leads to Sally's departure. ### [XV: Uncle Donald Speaks His Mind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xv-uncle-donald-speaks-his-mind) Resolved to pursue Sally to America despite her refusal, showing his resilience and determination. ### [At the Flower Garden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xvi-at-the-flower-garden) Proposes to Sally at the Flower Garden, and she accepts. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i) Appears at the Flower Garden and addresses Sally by name. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Follows Sally to America and proposes again, showing his determination and emotional control. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iii) As an accepted suitor, he is dissatisfied with the proposal's setting and struggles with his emotions. He is shocked to learn Sally is a dancer and is offended by George Washington Williams's antics, leading him to leave abruptly. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iv) Has just proposed to Sally and been accepted, though he is not present in the scene. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iii) Arrives cheerfully for a drive but becomes furious upon seeing Gerald, assumes the worst, and leaves abruptly. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/bruce_carmyle - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters