Mister Potter Takes a Rest Cure
This is a continuation of the story about John Hamilton Potter, a publisher who has been staying at the Wickham estate. The story begins with Lady Wickham trying to find Mr. Potter after he suddenly leaves the dining room through the window. She is concerned because she had planned to discuss a publishing contract with him. Meanwhile, Bobbie Wickham tells her mother about Clifford Gandle's proposal of marriage and his eccentric behavior towards Mr. Potter. Lady Wickham is horrified by the idea of her daughter marrying Clifford and forbids it. As the story continues, it becomes clear that Clifford Gandle has been causing chaos at the estate, including climbing in through Mr. Potter's window at 2 am and making faces at him. He also suddenly attacks Mr. Potter during breakfast, prompting both men to jump out of the window and run down the drive. Bobbie suggests going to find Clifford and telling him to leave, but Lady Wickham is adamant that he should never be seen again. The story ends with Bobbie agreeing to tell Clifford to go away, but it's unclear what will happen next.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1934 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Humor · 8,358 words
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Mr. John Hamilton Potter, founder and proprietor of the well-known New York publishing house of J. H. Potter, Inc., laid down the typescript which had been engaging his leisurely attention, and from the depths of his basket-chair gazed dreamily across the green lawns and gleaming flowerbeds to where Skeldings Hall basked in the pleasant June sunshine. He was feeling quietly happy. The waters of the moat glittered like liquid silver; a gentle breeze brought to his nostrils the scent of newly-cut grass; the doves in the immemorial elms cooed with precisely the right gentlemanly intonation; and he had not seen Clifford Gandle since luncheon. God, it seemed to Mr. Potter, was in his heaven and all was right with the world.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Fiction, Humor, Short Story
- Length: 8,358 words
- Structure: 1 section, 316 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — P. G. Wodehouse is known for his comedic writing style and plots that often revolve around humorous and absurd situations.
- Fiction — This book presented in a narrative form with imaginary characters representing self-contained stories.
- Humor — Wodehouse's works are characterized by their humoristic tone, witty dialogue, and humorous plots.
- Short Story — As part of Wodehouse's works, this title is typically a part of a collection of short stories.
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humor · comedy · satire · British literature · short stories · lighthearted · character-driven · social commentary · absurdity · witty dialogue · romantic entanglements · eccentric characters