# Further Developments explained — Psmith in the City

> Chapter companion for Psmith in the City by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

After the Clapham Common meeting, Psmith and Mike are chased by a hostile crowd. They escape onto a tram, where a fight ensues. Psmith uses his wit and a bribe to placate a policeman, and the two friends ride away, with Psmith lamenting the indignity of traveling by tram.

## Themes in this chapter

### Friendship and Loyalty

Psmith and Mike stand together against the crowd, supporting each other in the fight and escape.

### Humor and Absurdity

Psmith's witty commentary and the farcical chase scene highlight the absurdity of the situation.

## Character check-ins

### Psmith

Defends himself and Mike in the fight, bribes the policeman, and humorously bemoans riding a tram.

### Mike Jackson

Engages in a fistfight with Bill, gets injured, and flees with Psmith.

### Bill

Leads the attack on Mike and Psmith; fights with a windmill style and is knocked down.

## Key lines

> There is no more unfailing corrective to a scene of strife than the 'What's all this?' of the London policeman.

A policeman's intervention is the most effective way to stop a fight.

_Psmith observes the authority of the police in breaking up the brawl._

> I am riding in a tram. I, Psmith, have paid a penny for a ticket on a tram. If this should get about the clubs!

Psmith is horrified at the social disgrace of using public transportation.

_Highlights Psmith's concern for social status and performance._

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