# Hank Jardine — The Coming of Bill character guide

> Hank Jardine in The Coming of Bill by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hank, old Hank, Poor old Hank

**First appearance:** 0001-i-a-pawn-of-fate

## Who they are

A rough but good-hearted friend of Steve Dingle.

## In the story

### [III: The Mates Meet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_coming_of_bill_se/chapters/iii-the-mates-meet)

A prospector friend of Kirk's, mentioned as a bachelor's friend who would not fit into a married household.

### [VII: Sufficient Unto Themselves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_coming_of_bill_se/chapters/vii-sufficient-unto-themselves)

Mentioned as an old friend of Kirk's whom Ruth dislikes; his visit highlighted the rift in Kirk's social circle.

### [XI: Stung to Action](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_coming_of_bill_se/chapters/xi-stung-to-action)

Recounts his gold mining experiences in Colombia and offers Kirk a partnership.

### [I: Empty-Handed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_coming_of_bill_se/chapters/i-empty-handed)

Died of fever while returning from the mine; his death deeply affects Kirk.

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