Leave It to Psmith

Name: Leave It to Psmith
Author: P. G. Wodehouse

The scene shifts from Freddie's inner turmoil to a conversation between Lord Emsworth and his butler, McAllister. Freddie has asked to go up to town with his father, Lord Emsworth, to visit the dentist. Lord Emsworth is hesitant at first, citing his objections to Freddie going to London, but eventually agrees, provided that Freddie catches the 12:50 train back. Meanwhile, Freddie's thoughts are elsewhere. He has been reading an advertisement in the Morning Globe for a man named Psmith who offers his services as a problem solver and crime facilitator. The advertisement reads: "Leave it to Psmith! Psmith Will Help You Psmith Is Ready For Anything Do you want Someone To Manage Your Affairs? Someone To Handle Your Business? Someone To Take The Dog For A Run? Someone To Assassinate Your Aunt? Psmith will do it Crime not objected to Whatever Job You Have To Offer (Provided It Has Nothing To Do With Fish) Leave it to Psmith! Address Applications To "R. Psmith, Box 365" Leave it to Psmith!" Freddie is intrigued by the advertisement and sees an opportunity for a partner in his planned crime. He quickly writes a letter to Psmith, expressing his interest in his services and proposing a meeting. As Freddie walks through the garden, he runs into his father, Lord Emsworth, who is discussing Scottish obstinacy with someone. Freddie asks if he can go up to town with him that afternoon, citing a need to visit his dentist. Lord Emsworth agrees, but insists that Freddie catch the 12:50 train back. The scene ends with Freddie's thoughts still on Psmith and his potential role in Freddie's planned crime.

By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1923 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Romance · 14 chapters · 107,726 words

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At the open window of the great library of Blandings Castle, drooping like a wet sock, as was his habit when he had nothing to prop his spine against, the Earl of Emsworth, that amiable and boneheaded peer, stood gazing out over his domain.

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Work type: Novel
Author: P. G. Wodehouse
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Satire
Length: 107,726 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 2,823 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Comedy — The book encompasses the antics of a quirky and eccentric cast of characters, representative of Wodehouse's typical comedic style.
Fiction — The story, characters, and settings are all fanciful and imagined by the author.
Romance — There is a subplot involving love interests and romantic entanglements between the characters.
Adventure — The plot involves a series of lively, action-oriented sequences, including a daring theft.