Had I been alone, a casual glance in passing would have contented me, but for Ukridge the spectacle of somebody else working always had an irresistible fascination, and, gripping my arm, he steered me up to assist him in giving the toiler moral support. About two minutes after he had started to breathe earnestly on the man's neck, the latter, seeming to become aware that what was tickling his back hair was not some wandering June zephyr, looked up with a certain petulance.
In P.G. Wodehouse's "Ukridge," the narrator reflects on an experience with his energetic friend, Ukridge. While the narrator is content to observe someone working from a distance, Ukridge is drawn to the spectacle and insists on providing 'moral support' to the worker. This characterization highlights Ukridge's tendency to engage with circumstances in a lively manner, seeking out opportunities to involve himself actively in others' endeavors.
As Ukridge begins to breathe earnestly on the worker's neck, the situation shifts. The worker, annoyed by this unexpected attention, turns to confront the source of the disturbance. This interaction underscores the comedic nature of the story, showcasing Wodehouse's skill in portraying absurd social encounters through his characters' whims and the reactions they provoke.
