# And Fulfils It explained — Mike

> Chapter companion for Mike by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

Mike rides to Lower Borlock at night to deliver Jellicoe's five pounds to Mr. Barley, only to discover the debt was a practical joke about Jellicoe's dogs. He returns to Sedleigh and attempts to climb back into Outwood's via the drainpipe, but is challenged by a voice from below.

## Themes in this chapter

### Friendship and Loyalty

Mike undertakes a risky night ride to help Jellicoe, showing loyalty despite the joke.

### Rebellion Versus Authority

Mike sneaks out at night, risking expulsion, in defiance of school rules.

## Character check-ins

### Mike Jackson

Rides to Lower Borlock to pay Jellicoe's debt, discovers the joke, and returns to climb back into Outwood's.

### Psmith

Gives Mike the key after questioning his early rising plan.

### Jellicoe

His letter and debt to Mr. Barley are the reason for Mike's night ride.

### Mr. Barley

Landlord of the 'White Boar' who played a practical joke on Jellicoe about his dogs.

## Key lines

> Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings. It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

Mike began his ride to Lower Borlock feeling conflicted; enjoying the summer night but aware that getting caught would get him expelled.

_Sets up the tension of the chapter._

> I haven't had such a laugh since we got old Tom Raxley out of bed at twelve of a winter's night by telling him his house was afire.

Mr. Barley says this is the best joke he's enjoyed since tricking old Tom Raxley into thinking his house was on fire.

_Reveals Mr. Barley's practical joke nature._

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