# VIII: Reappearance of Mr. Carmyle—and Ginger explained — The Adventures of Sally

> Chapter companion for The Adventures of Sally by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

Sally returns to New York with Fillmore, who is basking in the success of Gerald's play. On the train, she encounters Mr. Carmyle, who tells her that Ginger has rebelled against his family and taken her advice. Sally feels proud but then doubts her meddling. At her boardinghouse, she learns Mr. Faucitt has gone to England to claim an inheritance. In her room, she discovers Ginger hiding under her bed.

## Themes in this chapter

### Ambition and Enterprise

Fillmore's success as a manager and his consultations with Ike Schumann highlight the theme of ambition in the theatrical world.

### Identity and Pretense

Ginger's transformation from a meek dependent to a rebellious figure, as described by Carmyle, touches on identity and the performance of a new self.

### Generosity and Sacrifice

Sally's concern for Ginger's welfare and her remorse over her advice reflect her generous but potentially misguided sacrifice.

## Character check-ins

### Sally Nicholas

Feels pride and then remorse over advising Ginger to rebel; returns to New York with Fillmore.

### Ginger Kemp

Has followed Sally's advice and rebelled against his family; hides under Sally's bed in her boardinghouse room.

### Fillmore Nicholas

Returning to New York to secure offices; basking in the success of The Primrose Way and consulting with Ike Schumann.

### Bruce Carmyle

Meets Sally on the train and tells her about Ginger's transformation.

### Mr. Maxwell Faucitt

Has left for England after inheriting money from a brother; sends his love to Sally.

### Mrs. Meecher

Welcomes Sally back and shares news about Mr. Faucitt and the success of Gerald's play.

## Key lines

> She had the emotions of a creator. After all, had she not created this new Ginger?

Sally felt a sense of pride and ownership, as if she had personally forged Ginger's new assertive personality.

_Highlights Sally's feeling of responsibility for Ginger's change._

> She was nothing more nor less than a menace to society.

Sally believed her interference in Ginger's life made her a harmful influence.

_Shows Sally's guilt and self-criticism after her initial pride._

> He's gone... To England... His brother's dead... has left him a parcel of money

Mrs. Meecher tells Sally that Mr. Faucitt has left for England because his brother died and left him an inheritance.

_Explains Mr. Faucitt's sudden departure._

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