# The Little Nugget — Character guide

> Key figures in The Little Nugget by P. G. Wodehouse.

- [Smooth Sam Fisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/smooth_sam_fisher.md): A smooth-talking criminal who orchestrates the kidnapping plot at the school.
- [Audrey Blake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/audrey_blake.md): A mysterious woman with a past connected to Peter Burns and the kidnapping scheme.
- [Peter Burns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/peter_burns.md): The narrator and protagonist, sent to Sanstead School to protect Ogden Ford.
- [Cynthia Drassilis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/cynthia_drassilis.md): A young woman at the school, involved in romantic entanglements with Peter Burns.
- [Buck MacGinnis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/buck_macginnis.md): A bumbling criminal associate of Sam Fisher, involved in the kidnapping plot.
- [Mr. Arnold Abney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/arnold_abney.md): The headmaster of Sanstead School, often oblivious to the chaos around him.
- [Ogden Ford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/ogden_ford.md): The spoiled young son of a wealthy family, targeted for kidnapping.
- [White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/white.md): A servant or staff member at the school, involved in the unfolding events.
- [Mrs. Elmer Ford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/mrs_elmer_ford.md): Ogden's mother, anxious about her son's safety and the kidnapping plot.
- [The Little Nugget](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/the_little_nugget.md): A nickname for Ogden Ford, referring to his value as a kidnapping target.
- [Lord Mountry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/lord_mountry.md): A nobleman who becomes involved in the events at the school.
- [Glossop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/glossop.md): A teacher or staff member at Sanstead School.
- [Mrs. Drassilis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/mrs_drassilis.md): Cynthia's mother, a presence at the school.
- [Mennick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/mennick.md): A detective or investigator involved in the case.
- [Mrs. Sheridan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/mrs_sheridan.md): A woman connected to the school or the Ford family.
- [Elmer Ford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/elmer_ford.md): Ogden's wealthy father, concerned about his son's kidnapping.
- [Reggie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/reggie.md): A young man at the school, possibly a student or teacher.
- [Augustus Beckford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/augustus_beckford.md): A character mentioned in connection with the school or plot.
- [Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/smith.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or criminal associate.
- [Inspector Bones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/bones.md): A police inspector investigating the kidnapping.
- [Mr. Tankerville Gifford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/tankerville_gifford.md): A young man involved in the social circle at the school.
- [Jarvis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/jarvis.md): A servant or staff member at the school.
- [Miss Benjafield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/miss_benjafield.md): A female teacher or staff member at Sanstead School.
- [Nesta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/nesta.md): A young woman, possibly a student or relative of a character.
- [Constable Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/johnson.md): A local police constable assisting in the investigation.
- [Miss Vanderley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/miss_vanderley.md): A young woman mentioned in passing, possibly a social acquaintance.
- [Mrs. Attwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/mrs_attwell.md): A woman connected to the school or household staff.
- [Lefty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/lefty.md): A criminal associate of Sam Fisher's gang.
- [Mr. Blake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/mr_blake.md): Audrey Blake's father or relative, mentioned briefly.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/father.md): A generic reference to a character's father, possibly Peter Burns'.
- [Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/parker.md): A servant or minor staff member at the school.
- [The Dad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/the_dad.md): A colloquial reference to a father figure in the story.
- [Colonel Boone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/colonel_boone.md): A military man mentioned in connection with the school.
- [Lady Wroxham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/lady_wroxham.md): A noblewoman mentioned in the social context of the story.
- [Sybil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/sybil.md): A young woman, possibly a student or acquaintance.
- [Oggie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_nugget_se/characters/oggie.md): A nickname for Ogden Ford, used by some characters.

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