# V explained — Leave It to Psmith

> Chapter companion for Leave It to Psmith by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

Freddie Threepwood asks his father, Lord Emsworth, for permission to go to London, claiming a dental appointment. Lord Emsworth reluctantly agrees on condition that Freddie returns on the twelve-fifty train, then resumes his argument with McAllister.

## Themes in this chapter

### Social Class and Wealth

Lord Emsworth's authority over Freddie's movements and the casual mention of a London dentist reflect the privileges and constraints of the upper class.

## Character check-ins

### Freddie Threepwood

Asks Lord Emsworth for permission to go to London, citing a dental appointment.

### Lord Emsworth

Reluctantly allows Freddie to go to London but insists he return on the twelve-fifty train; then returns to arguing with McAllister.

### Angus McAllister

Lord Emsworth's argument with him is interrupted by Freddie's request.

## Key lines

> I say, guv’nor, do you think I might go up to town with you this afternoon?

Freddie asks his father if he can accompany him to London that afternoon.

_Freddie's request to go to London is the central action of the chapter._

> But on one thing I insist, Frederick. I cannot have you loafing about London the whole day. You must catch the twelve-fifty train back.

Lord Emsworth agrees but insists Freddie return on the midday train.

_Lord Emsworth sets a condition for Freddie's trip._

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