# VII explained — School Stories

> Chapter companion for School Stories by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

Mr. John Dalgliesh writes a letter to Mr. Philip Mortimer of Penge, recommending his son Reginald for a vacant post at the firm of Messrs Van Nugget, Diomonde, and Mynes, African merchants.

## Character check-ins

### Mr. John Dalgliesh

Author of the letter recommending Reginald Mortimer for a position.

## Key lines

> From Mr. John Dalgliesh to Mr. Philip Mortimer, of Penge: Dear Sir ⁠—In reply to your letter of the 18th inst. , I shall be happy to recommend your son, Reginald, for the vacant post in the firm of Messrs Van Nugget, Diomonde, and Mynes, African merchants.

Mr. John Dalgliesh writes to Mr. Philip Mortimer, confirming he will recommend Reginald for a job at an African trading company.

_The letter serves as a formal reply and recommendation._

## Links

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