# A Gentleman of Leisure — Character guide

> Key figures in A Gentleman of Leisure by P. G. Wodehouse.

- [Jimmy Pitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/jimmy_pitt.md): A gentleman who makes a bet that leads him into a series of adventures and romantic entanglements.
- [Spike Mullins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/spike_mullins.md): A tough but loyal friend of Jimmy, often involved in the more physical aspects of the plot.
- [Molly McEachern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/molly_mceachern.md): The spirited daughter of a wealthy man, who becomes the object of Jimmy's affections.
- [Sir Thomas Blunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/sir_thomas_blunt.md): A pompous and easily flustered baronet, often the butt of jokes and schemes.
- [Lord Dreever](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/lord_dreever.md): A young, somewhat foolish aristocrat who is a friend of Jimmy and Spennie.
- [John McEachern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/john_mceachern.md): Molly's wealthy and domineering father, who disapproves of Jimmy.
- [Spennie Dreever](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/spennie_dreever.md): A young man-about-town and friend of Jimmy, often providing comic relief.
- [Hargate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/hargate.md): A quiet, observant friend of the main group, known for his skill at piquet.
- [Arthur Mifflin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/arthur_mifflin.md): A cheerful and loyal friend of Jimmy, often involved in his schemes.
- [Lady Julia Blunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/lady_julia_blunt.md): Sir Thomas's sharp-tongued and practical wife.
- [Samuel Galer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/samuel_galer.md): A dashing and somewhat shady character who causes trouble.
- [Charteris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/charteris.md): A friend of the group, often present at social gatherings.
- [Hildebrand Spencer Poyns de Burgh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/hildebrand_spencer.md): A young man with a long name, involved in the social circle.
- [Saunders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/saunders.md): The long-suffering butler at Sir Thomas's household.
- [Raikes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/raikes.md): A servant or employee at the Dreever estate.
- [John Forrest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/john_forrest.md): A friend of the main characters, occasionally mentioned.
- [Willett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/willett.md): A character who appears in the later part of the story.
- [Katie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/katie.md): A maid or servant in the McEachern household.
- [Rastus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/rastus.md): A bulldog owned by the McEacherns, who plays a role in the plot.
- [Dixon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/characters/dixon.md): A servant or employee at the Dreever estate.

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