# Conclusion explained — Psmith, Journalist

> Chapter companion for Psmith, Journalist by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

In a cozy Cambridge room, Psmith reflects contentedly on recent events: Stewart Waring's electoral defeat, Kid Brady's boxing victory, and the ongoing success of Cosy Moments under Wilberfloss. He muses on the peaceful moment shared with Mike, who drifts off to sleep, and Psmith himself soon follows, content with the outcome of their adventures.

## Themes in this chapter

### Friendship and Loyalty

Psmith's warm thoughts about his friends and his suggestion to maintain correspondence with Bat Jarvis highlight enduring bonds.

### Transformation and Identity

Psmith's transition from active editor to contented Cambridge student, and the successful transformation of Cosy Moments under new management.

### Humor and Absurdity

Psmith's whimsical reflections and playful language, including his imaginary gathering of friends and his casual acceptance of a fine, underscore the chapter's lighthearted tone.

## Character check-ins

### Psmith

Relaxing in his Cambridge rooms, reflecting on recent events and the peaceful conclusion.

### Mike

Sleepy after playing football, listening drowsily to Psmith's musings.

### Billy Windsor

Mentioned as having sent advices about Waring's defeat and Cosy Moments' progress.

### Kid Brady

Reported to have defeated Eddie Wood and is now matched for the championship.

### Mr. J. Fillken Wilberfloss

Praised for reviving Cosy Moments and winning back old subscribers.

### Bat Jarvis

Mentioned affectionately; Psmith suggests Mike write to him about his Angoras.

## Key lines

> How pleasant it would be if all our friends on the other side of the Atlantic could share this very peaceful moment with us! Or perhaps not quite all.

It would be nice if all our American friends were here, but maybe not every single one.

_Psmith humorously qualifies his wish, implying some are less welcome._

> I am filled with a strange content tonight. I may be wrong, but it seems to me that all is singularly to de good, as Comrade Maloney would put it.

I feel unusually satisfied tonight; everything seems to be going well, as Maloney would say.

_Psmith expresses contentment, borrowing Maloney's phrasing._

> These are the real Cosy Moments.

This is the true meaning of 'Cosy Moments'.

_Psmith equates the peaceful scene with the ideal the paper's name evokes._

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