# Allen Thomson — The Pothunters character guide

> Allen Thomson in The Pothunters by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Allen, Thomson, young Thomson, the amiable Allen, J. Thomson, Mr. Thomson

**First appearance:** 0001-the-pothunters

## Who they are

Jim's brother and a Rugby boxing champion, Allen's casual request for two pounds becomes the suspicious evidence that nearly sinks Jim.

## In the story

### [I: Patient Perseverance Produces Pugilistic Prodigies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pothunters_se/chapters/i-patient-perseverance-produces-pugilistic-prodigies)

Rugby boxer, Tony's cousin; experienced and skilled, having won silver medals in previous years.

### [Thieves Break in and Steal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pothunters_se/chapters/ii-thieves-break-in-and-steal)

Mentioned as the brother Jim bet on, who lost to Tony at Aldershot.

### [X: Mr. Thompson Investigates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pothunters_se/chapters/x-mr-thompson-investigates)

The sender of the letter to Jim, urgently asking for two pounds.

### [The Sports](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pothunters_se/chapters/xi-the-sports)

Seen in conversation with the Headmaster, causing Jim anxiety.

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