# Dedication to B. W. King-Hall explained — Indiscretions of Archie

> Chapter companion for Indiscretions of Archie by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

P. G. Wodehouse dedicates this book to his friend B. W. King-Hall, reflecting on their eighteen-year friendship and his superstition about book dedications, but decides to take a chance on this one.

## Themes in this chapter

### Friendship and Loyalty

Wodehouse dedicates the book to his long-time friend, highlighting the enduring bond and trust between them.

## Key lines

> We have been friends for eighteen years. A considerable proportion of my books were written under your hospitable roof.

We've been friends for eighteen years, and I wrote many of my books while staying at your place.

_Wodehouse acknowledges the long friendship and the hospitality that supported his writing._

> No sooner do you label a book with the legend— To My Best Friend X than X cuts you in Piccadilly, or you bring a lawsuit against him.

As soon as you dedicate a book to your best friend, something goes wrong between you.

_Wodehouse humorously explains his superstition about dedications leading to falling-outs._

> However, I can’t imagine anyone quarrelling with you, and I am getting more attractive all the time, so let’s take a chance.

But I can't see anyone arguing with you, and I'm becoming more charming, so let's risk it.

_Wodehouse decides to overcome his superstition, trusting in their friendship and his own appeal._

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