In the narrative, a character discusses a dog that was saved from drowning by Wilbert Cream. The conversation reveals that the dog was capable of swimming to safety on its own, but Phyllis, the dog's owner, perceives Wilbert as a hero and is inclined to marry him because of his actions. This highlights the disparity between the reality of the situation and Phyllis's simplistic understanding of heroism.

The exchange delves into the notion of hero worship and how it can lead to misguided relationships. The characters express a level of disbelief that one would marry someone solely for saving a pet, emphasizing Phyllis’s questionable judgment. The humor in Wodehouse's writing underscores the absurdity of the situation and critiques the motivations behind affection based on superficial deeds.