Right Ho, Jeeves · Chapter
VI explained
Bertie informs Gussie that Jeeves is no longer handling his case and takes charge himself.
What happens
Bertie informs Gussie that Jeeves is no longer handling his case and takes charge himself. He arranges for Gussie to stay at Brinkley Court to woo Madeline Bassett, and devises a plan to make Gussie distribute prizes instead of himself. After a series of telegrams with Aunt Dahlia, Bertie successfully shifts the prize-giving duty onto Gussie. However, a new crisis arises when he learns that Angela and Tuppy have broken off their engagement, prompting him to go to Brinkley Court.
Themes in this chapter
Futility of Planning
Bertie's elaborate plan to avoid prize-giving and manage Gussie's romance is upended by the sudden news of Angela and Tuppy's broken engagement.
Comedy of Errors
The series of telegrams, misunderstandings over names (Spink-Bottle vs. Fink-Nottle), and the cipher telegram about sausages and ham create a farcical tone.
Friendship and Loyalty
Bertie takes on Gussie's romantic problem and goes to Brinkley Court to support Aunt Dahlia after the engagement breakup.
Characters to notice
- Bertram Wooster
Takes charge of Gussie's case, arranges his stay at Brinkley Court, and devises the prize-giving scheme.
- Gussie Fink-Nottle
Arrives at Bertie's flat, still shaken from his night in scarlet tights; agrees to go to Brinkley Court.
- Jeeves
Present during the conversation; Bertie sends a telegram through him and later discusses the prize-giving plan.
- Aunt Dahlia
Exchanges telegrams with Bertie; initially furious but eventually agrees to let Gussie distribute prizes.
- Angela
Mentioned as having broken off her engagement with Tuppy Glossop.
- Tuppy Glossop
Mentioned as having broken off his engagement with Angela.
Key passages
“I hear you’ve been through it a bit.”
I understand you've had a rough time.
Bertie acknowledges Gussie's ordeal from the previous night.
“You will be much better off without him. Surely your terrible experiences of that awful night have told you that Jeeves needs a rest.”
You'll be fine without Jeeves. Your bad night proves he's lost his touch.
Bertie dismisses Jeeves's help after the costume disaster.
“I am now in sole charge.”
I'm handling things from now on.
Bertie asserts his control over Gussie's case.
“It was a lucky day for you when Bertram Wooster interested himself in your affairs.”
You're fortunate that I've taken an interest in your problems.
Bertie boasts about his ability to solve Gussie's dilemma.
“Could Jeeves have got you into Brinkley Court? Not a chance. Aunt Dahlia isn’t his aunt.”
Jeeves couldn't have arranged your stay at Brinkley Court because he's not related to Aunt Dahlia.
Bertie contrasts his own resourcefulness with Jeeves's limitations.
“Lay off the sausages. Avoid the ham.”
Stay away from the sausages and ham.
Bertie sends a cryptic telegram to Gussie as a joke.
