The story of Mortimer Sturgis is a tale of love, golf, and redemption. It begins with Mortimer's marriage to his wife, who turns out to be a croquet player rather than a golfer as he had hoped. Despite this, their love for each other remains strong, but they do not have children. As the years pass, Mortimer becomes increasingly obsessed with golf, while his wife struggles to find her place in the world. She eventually leaves him, feeling unworthy of his love due to her lack of interest in golf. Mortimer is heartbroken and spends the rest of the year searching for his wife, but she has disappeared. He assumes the worst and prepares himself for the possibility that he may never see her again. However, on Christmas Eve, Mortimer hears a faint voice calling out his name from outside his house. He rushes to the door and finds his wife lying in the snow, cold and stiff. But as he picks her up, she comes to and they are reunited. It turns out that Mrs. Sturgis had been studying golf under Tamms McMickle, a renowned instructor, and had made significant progress in her game. She had left Mortimer to pursue her passion for golf and to make herself worthy of him. In the end, Mortimer and his wife are reunited, and they begin their life together again, with a newfound appreciation for each other's passions and interests. They start level, with equal handicaps, and look forward to a future filled with love, golf, and adventure. The story is a heartwarming tale of true love and the power of redemption. It shows that even in the face of adversity, love can conquer all, and that two people can find happiness together despite their differences.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1920 · Genre: Romantic Comedy, Satire, Fiction