# Fillmore Nicholas — The Adventures of Sally character guide > Fillmore Nicholas in The Adventures of Sally by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Fillmore, poor Fillmore, the Fillmore, brother Fillmore **First appearance:** 0000-i-sally-gives-a-party ## Snapshot Sally's brother, a pompous young man inflated by sudden wealth, who fancies himself a theatrical impresario and a Man of Destiny. ## Who they are Fillmore Nicholas has been transformed by an inheritance into a self-important figure in evening dress, condescending to the boardinghouse friends who once lent him money. His engagement to the actress Gladys Winch softens him in ways Sally approves of, but his theatrical ambitions and his habit of treating his sister as a subordinate keep him a source of comic friction. His schemes and self-regard give the novel much of its satire of Broadway aspiration. ## Relationships ### [Sally Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/sally_nicholas) _family_ Fillmore is Sally's brother, and their relationship is marked by sibling banter and his occasional meddling in her affairs. ### [Ginger Kemp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/ginger_kemp) _friendship_ Fillmore and Ginger share a friendly rapport, often teaming up in schemes or social outings. ### [Sally Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/sally_nicholas) _family_ Fillmore is Sally's brother, and their relationship is marked by sibling banter and his occasional meddling in her affairs. ### [Sally Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/sally_nicholas) _family_ Fillmore is Sally's brother, and their relationship is marked by sibling banter and his occasional meddling in her affairs. ### [Ginger Kemp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/ginger_kemp) _friendship_ Fillmore and Ginger share a friendly rapport, often teaming up in schemes or social outings. ### [Ginger Kemp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/ginger_kemp) _friendship_ Fillmore and Ginger share a friendly rapport, often teaming up in schemes or social outings. ## In the story ### [I: Sally Gives a Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i-sally-gives-a-party) Sally's brother, now wealthy and pompous, wearing a white waistcoat that intimidates the other guests. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i) Sally's brother, now wealthy and pompous, wears a white waistcoat that causes initial discomfort, gives a condescending speech. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Sneaks away from the party and is berated by Sally. He defends his ambitions and feels misunderstood, but is intimidated by Sally. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iii) Fillmore is mentioned as having attended the party, wearing a flashy waistcoat that caused a stir, and is noted as having been at Harvard with Cracknell. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/v) Sally's brother, mentioned in her story about their uncle and their departure from home. ### [V: Sally Hears News](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/v-sally-hears-news) Mentioned as being engaged to a Miss Winch, which surprises Sally. His engagement is a topic of discussion between Sally and Mr. Faucitt. ### [VI: First Aid for Fillmore](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/vi-first-aid-for-fillmore) Sally's brother, involved with the play, engaged to Gladys Winch, and persuades Sally to invest in the production. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i) Sally's brother, involved in the play, praises Gladys Winch and is engaged to her. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Present as the assistant stage manager, shambling out from the wings when called, looking apprehensive. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iii) Is being berated by Mr. Bunbury over the missing paper-knife and is saved by Gladys Winch's testimony. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iv) Fillmore is financially ruined after a series of bad investments, but he is enthusiastic about the play's potential. ### [VII: Some Meditations on Success](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/vii-some-meditations-on-success) Revitalized as a theatre manager, gaining weight and confidence, symbolizing the transformative power of success. ### [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) Returning to New York to secure offices; basking in the success of The Primrose Way and consulting with Ike Schumann. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i) Returning to New York to secure offices. He is pleased with the success of The Primrose Way and consults with Ike Schumann about a Chicago run. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Appears and approves of Carmyle, impressed by his air of importance. ### [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) Sally plans to introduce Ginger to him as a theatrical manager who can provide employment. ### [X: Sally in the Shadows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/x-sally-in-the-shadows) Fillmore is determined to produce expensive revues, ignoring Sally's objections and revealing Carmyle as his financial backer. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i) Managing Director of his theatrical enterprise; The Primrose Way is a success in Chicago; plans an ambitious revue. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Managing Director of his theatrical enterprise, defends his revue plans and reveals Carmyle's financial backing. ### [XII: Some Letters for Ginger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xii-some-letters-for-ginger) Sally's brother, who appears in London and at Monk's Crofton, promoting theatrical schemes and a boxing match. ### [XIII: Strange Behaviour of a Sparring-Partner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xiii-strange-behaviour-of-a-sparring-partner) Has gone to White Plains to watch Bugs Butler train; his theatrical enterprise is now involved in boxing. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i) Sally's brother, who has gone to White Plains to see a boxer named Bugs Butler. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Startled by Sally's appearance, dismayed by her rejection of Carmyle, and eager to get to the hotel for a meal. ### [XIV: Mr. Abrahams Re-Engages an Old Employee](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xiv-mr-abrahams-re-engages-an-old-employee) Suffers a series of financial disasters: his revue flops, a play fails, and a boxing match loses money. He is nearly cleaned out. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/ii) Hesitates to visit Sally, sends Gladys to break the news of the failed revue and the loss of Sally's money. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iv) Mentioned as having gone bankrupt, causing Sally's financial troubles. ### [XVIII: Journey's End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xviii-journey-s-end) Fillmore has started a restaurant with Gladys and is planning expansion, showing his entrepreneurial spirit. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/fillmore_nicholas - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters