# Mr. Maxwell Faucitt — The Adventures of Sally character guide

> Mr. Maxwell Faucitt in The Adventures of Sally by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Faucitt, old Mr. Faucitt, Max, poor old Mr. Faucitt

**First appearance:** 0000-i-sally-gives-a-party

## Snapshot

An elderly English expatriate and family friend, fond of a good dinner and a good speech, who watches over Sally with avuncular warmth.

## Who they are

Mr. Maxwell Faucitt is the genial old Englishman who presides over the boardinghouse's festive occasions, rising to propose toasts with elaborate, self-amused oratory. He is a confidant and gentle observer, the one who tells Sally about Fillmore's engagement and whose illness keeps her from Gerald at a crucial moment. His kindly presence grounds the story in a stable, affectionate older generation against which the younger characters' romantic follies play out.

## Relationships

### [Sally Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/sally_nicholas)

_friendship_

Mr. Faucitt is a kindly older gentleman who befriends Sally and offers fatherly advice and support.

### [Sally Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/sally_nicholas)

_friendship_

Mr. Faucitt is a kindly older gentleman who befriends Sally and offers fatherly advice and support.

### [Sally Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/characters/sally_nicholas)

_friendship_

Mr. Faucitt is a kindly older gentleman who befriends Sally and offers fatherly advice and support.

## In the story

### [I: Sally Gives a Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i-sally-gives-a-party)

Gives a formal speech toasting Sally, praising her hospitality and the charm of the American girl.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/i)

Gives a heartfelt speech praising Sally, is visibly upset by Fillmore's response, and is comforted by Sally.

### [V: Sally Hears News](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/v-sally-hears-news)

Ill with Spanish influenza. He is delighted to see Sally and appreciates her help in getting rid of Toto. He shares news about Fillmore's engagement.

### [VI: First Aid for Fillmore](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/vi-first-aid-for-fillmore)

Mentioned as having been ill with Spanish influenza, and as having informed Sally about Fillmore's engagement.

### [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)

Has left for England after inheriting money from a brother; sends his love to Sally.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/iii)

Has left for England to handle his deceased brother's estate, leaving Sally a message.

### [XI: Sally Runs Away](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xi-sally-runs-away)

Inherits a dressmaking business in England and invites Sally to help him.

### [XII: Some Letters for Ginger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sally_se/chapters/xii-some-letters-for-ginger)

Sally works at his shop, Laurette et Cie., and he dreams of buying a country property.

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