# XVIII: The Bishop Scores explained — A Prefect’s Uncle

> Chapter companion for A Prefect’s Uncle by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

Wilson decides to reveal the truth about Farnie and the bicycle ride to Norris, hoping to clear Gethryn's name. Norris listens but tells Wilson not to inform Gethryn, hinting at future reconciliation. The chapter then shifts to a tense football match between Beckford and the Nomads. After a hard-fought game, Norris unexpectedly passes the ball to Gethryn, allowing him to score the winning try. After the match, Norris invites Gethryn to tea, signaling a restored friendship. Gethryn recounts his M.C.C. match adventure, and the chapter ends with Reece's anecdote.

## Themes in this chapter

### Friendship and Loyalty

Wilson's loyalty to Gethryn drives him to reveal the truth to Norris, and Norris's pass to Gethryn in the match symbolizes the restoration of their friendship.

### Sportsmanship and Competition

The intense football match showcases both competitive spirit and sportsmanship, culminating in Norris's selfless pass to Gethryn.

### Deception and Truth

Wilson's revelation of the truth about Farnie's deception leads to the reconciliation between Norris and Gethryn.

## Character check-ins

### Wilson

Decides to reveal the truth about Farnie to Norris, acting on his sense of duty.

### Norris

Listens to Wilson's revelation, then later passes the ball to Gethryn in the match, signaling reconciliation.

### Mr. Gethryn

Scores the winning try after Norris passes to him; accepts Norris's invitation to tea, restoring their friendship.

### Farnie

Mentioned in Wilson's story about the bicycle ride and the M.C.C. match.

### Mr. Marriott

Plays in the match, makes a dropkick for the School's first score; present at the tea gathering.

### Reece

Attends the tea in Norris's study and makes a comment after Gethryn's story.

## Key lines

> But matters now seemed to demand such a revelation. It was a serious thing to do, but there was nobody else to do it, and it obviously must be done, so, by a simple process of reasoning, he ought to do it.

Wilson felt that the situation required him to speak up, even though it was a difficult decision, because no one else would.

_Wilson's internal justification for revealing the truth about Farnie._

> Norris and Gethryn in the centre and Grainger at back performed prodigies of tackling.

Norris, Gethryn, and Grainger made exceptional tackles during the match.

_Highlights the defensive efforts of key players._

> With a clear run in, and the nearest foeman yards to the rear, Norris had passed. It was certainly weird, but his first duty was to score.

Norris passed the ball to Gethryn even though he could have scored easily himself, surprising everyone.

_Norris's unexpected pass symbolizes his desire for reconciliation._

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