# Leave It to Jeeves explained — Jeeves Stories > Chapter companion for Jeeves Stories by P. G. Wodehouse. ## What happens Bertie Wooster extols Jeeves's omniscience and recounts how he came to rely on his valet's advice. He then tells the story of his friend Corky Corcoran, an artist who is engaged to Muriel Singer but fears telling his wealthy uncle, Alexander Worple. Bertie calls upon Jeeves to devise a scheme to introduce Miss Singer to Mr. Worple without revealing Corky's involvement. ## Themes in this chapter ### Deception and Identity Corky and Muriel seek to conceal their relationship from Mr. Worple, requiring a scheme to introduce them without revealing Corky's prior involvement. ### Money and Dependence Corky's fear of his uncle's disapproval is rooted in his financial dependence on Mr. Worple, who controls his allowance. ### Intelligence and Incompetence Bertie freely admits his own intellectual shortcomings and contrasts them with Jeeves's superior intelligence and problem-solving abilities. ## Character check-ins ### Bertie Wooster Narrator and protagonist, who relies heavily on Jeeves's judgment and advice. ### Jeeves Bertie's valet, whose omniscience and sound advice are repeatedly demonstrated. ### Corky An artist friend of Bertie's, engaged to Muriel Singer and worried about his uncle's reaction. ### Muriel Singer Corky's quiet, appealing fiancée, who hopes Bertie can help break the news to Mr. Worple. ### Alexander Worple Corky's wealthy uncle, who is expected to disapprove of Corky's engagement. ### Gussie Mannering-Phipps Bertie's cousin, whose intended marriage prompted Bertie's exile in New York. ## Key lines > Jeeves gives you just the same impression of omniscience. Jeeves seems to know everything. _Bertie compares Jeeves's knowledge to that of an information desk clerk at a train station._ > I looked a cross between a music hall comedian and a cheap bookie. I looked like a blend of a stage performer and a disreputable gambler. _Bertie describes his disastrous appearance in the check suit Jeeves had advised against._ > The animal is not intended to win. Second place is what the stable is after. The horse is not meant to come first; the owners are aiming for second place. _Jeeves correctly predicts the outcome of a horse race, demonstrating his insider knowledge._ > I felt like a lost child who spots his father in the offing. I felt relieved, like a child seeing a parent approach. _Bertie describes his feeling of confidence upon seeing Jeeves enter the room._ ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jeeves_stories_se/chapters/leave-it-to-jeeves - Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jeeves_stories_se - All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jeeves_stories_se/chapters