# Corky — Ukridge Stories character guide > Corky in Ukridge Stories by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. Corky, old Corky **First appearance:** 0001-ukridge-stories ## Snapshot Ukridge's long-suffering narrator and boyhood chum, a writer of informative articles who is forever being dragged into madcap ventures and left to pick up the pieces. ## Who they are Corky observes Ukridge's chaos with a mixture of exasperation, dry humor, and reluctant loyalty, serving as the reader's sane anchor in a world of absurd schemes. He is the one who lends money he will never see again, hosts Ukridge at his country cottage, and endures all-night monologues about Mabel and top hats. His running commentary gives the stories their comic rhythm and their affectionate, rueful edge. ## Relationships ### [Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/characters/stanley_featherstonehaugh_ukridge) _friendship_ Corky is a close friend and frequent accomplice in Ukridge's dubious business ventures. ### [Joe the Lawyer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/characters/joe_the_lawyer) _professional_ Corky and Joe the Lawyer interact in the context of legal matters arising from Ukridge's schemes. ### [Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/characters/stanley_featherstonehaugh_ukridge) _friendship_ Corky is a close friend and frequent accomplice in Ukridge's dubious business ventures. ### [Joe the Lawyer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/characters/joe_the_lawyer) _professional_ Corky and Joe the Lawyer interact in the context of legal matters arising from Ukridge's schemes. ## In the story ### [Ukridge Stories](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/ukridge-stories) A friend and frequent companion of Ukridge, often drawn into his schemes and providing a grounded perspective. ### [Ukridge's Dog College](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/ukridge-s-dog-college) The narrator; Ukridge tries to recruit him for the biography and dog college schemes; he brings news of George Tupper's intervention. ### [The Début of Battling Billson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/the-d-but-of-battling-billson) The narrator who observes and comments on Ukridge's schemes. ### [First Aid for Dora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/first-aid-for-dora) The narrator and Ukridge's boyhood chum; he wins money on a horse race and plans to help Dora, but the plan becomes unnecessary. ### [Ukridge Sees Her Through](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/ukridge-sees-her-through) Narrator who attempts dictation and learns of Ukridge's guarantee. ### [No Wedding Bells for Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/no-wedding-bells-for-him) The narrator accompanies Ukridge during the car ride, witnesses the creditor incident, and reluctantly hosts Ukridge as a guest. ### [The Long Arm of Looney Coote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/the-long-arm-of-looney-coote) The narrator, who meets Looney Coote at the races, accompanies Ukridge to the dinner, and observes the unfolding misunderstanding about the borrowed car. ### [The Exit of Battling Billson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/the-exit-of-battling-billson) The narrator, who is in Llunindnno to cover a revivalist meeting, encounters Ukridge and learns about the fight situation. ### [Ukridge Rounds a Nasty Corner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/ukridge-rounds-a-nasty-corner) The narrator, who is preparing to assist Lady Lakenheath with her husband's memoirs and receives Ukridge's gifts. ### [A Bit of Luck for Mabel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/a-bit-of-luck-for-mabel) The listener, kept awake all night as Ukridge tells his story. ### [Buttercup Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/buttercup-day) Narrator and friend of Ukridge, helps Ukridge by trying to warn the girl about the curate, and attempts to delay Miss Julia Ukridge. ### [The Level Business Head](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/the-level-business-head) The listener to Ukridge's story, dining at Aunt Julia's house. ### [Ukridge and the Old Stepper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/ukridge-and-the-old-stepper) The narrator and listener to Ukridge's story; has his new suit stolen by Ukridge. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/characters/corky - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/characters