# Clowes — The Gold Bat character guide > Clowes in The Gold Bat by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** supporting **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-fifteenth-place ## Snapshot Trevor's languid, sardonic friend, wedged permanently in a study window, who would make a splendid actor because he is so good at resting. ## Who they are Clowes is the dry, unhurried counterweight to Trevor's energy, offering wry commentary from his window perch and refusing to waste effort on anything. Yet his sharp eye catches what others miss — he is the one who notices that Rand-Brown's reaction to the letter betrayed knowledge of the bat. His skeptical counsel and quiet deductions make him essential to the investigation's early turns. ## Relationships ### [Trevor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/trevor) _friendship_ Clowes and Trevor are close friends and allies, often working together on school schemes. ### [Barry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/barry) _friendship_ Barry and Clowes are close friends, often collaborating in school affairs. ### [Ruthven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/ruthven) _friendship_ Clowes and Ruthven are friendly companions, frequently interacting in the school setting. ### [Milton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/milton) _friendship_ Clowes and Milton are friends, often interacting in school settings. ### [Rand-Brown](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/rand_brown) _rivalry_ Clowes and Rand-Brown are antagonists, clashing over school issues. ### [Barry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/barry) _friendship_ Barry and Clowes are close friends, often collaborating in school affairs. ### [Trevor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/trevor) _friendship_ Clowes and Trevor are close friends and allies, often working together on school schemes. ### [Trevor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/trevor) _friendship_ Clowes and Trevor are close friends and allies, often working together on school schemes. ### [Rand-Brown](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/rand_brown) _rivalry_ Clowes and Rand-Brown are antagonists, clashing over school issues. ### [Ruthven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/ruthven) _friendship_ Clowes and Ruthven are friendly companions, frequently interacting in the school setting. ### [Milton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/milton) _friendship_ Clowes and Milton are friends, often interacting in school settings. ### [Milton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/milton) _friendship_ Clowes and Milton are friends, often interacting in school settings. ## In the story ### [The Fifteenth Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/i-the-fifteenth-place) Left wing three-quarter; advocates for Barry's inclusion based on his tackling ability. ### [The Gold Bat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/ii-the-gold-bat) Trevor's friend, lounging in his study, skeptical about O'Hara's trustworthiness with the gold bat. ### [III: The Mayor’s Statue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/iii-the-mayor-s-statue) Present in Trevor's study, enjoys O'Hara's tales and comments on the situation. ### [The League's Warning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/iv-the-league-s-warning) Informs Trevor about the League's revival and the wrecking of Mill's study. ### [Mill Receives Visitors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/v-mill-receives-visitors) Takes the letter seriously; warns Trevor about the League's methods. ### [Trevor Remains Firm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/vi-trevor-remains-firm) Walks with Trevor after meeting Mr. Seymour; suggests Rand-Brown may have written the threat letter. ### [With the Compliments of the League](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/vii-with-the-compliments-of-the-league) Helps Trevor tidy the study and discusses the League's actions; suspects the newspaper article about the statue is a clue. ### [The House-Matches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/xi-the-house-matches) Key player in Donaldson's; discusses strategy with Trevor and observes Seymour's match. ### [XIII: Victim Number Three](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/xiii-victim-number-three) Advises Trevor not to tell O'Hara about the letter and supports the decision to play Barry. ### [The White Figure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/xiv-the-white-figure) Scores a goal for Donaldson's and tackles Barry at the end of the match. ### [A Sprain and a Vacant Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/xv-a-sprain-and-a-vacant-place) Accidentally injures Barry during a tackle; discusses team strategy with Trevor. ### [The Mayor's Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/xix-the-mayor-s-visit) Influences Trevor's essay with a frivolous opening line. ### [The Finding of the Bat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/xx-the-finding-of-the-bat) Accompanies Trevor on the search, breaks open Ruthven's drawer with a poker, and discovers the gold bat. ### [The League Revealed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/xxi-the-league-revealed) Assists in the confrontation, presses Ruthven for answers, and supports Trevor's decision to handle Rand-Brown personally. ### [A Dress Rehearsal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/xxii-a-dress-rehearsal) Previously advised Trevor about the fight, as referenced by Trevor. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/chapters/xxiv-conclusion) Attends supper with the headmaster; teases O'Hara about his conscience and the force of good example. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters/clowes - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gold_bat_se/characters