I appear inadvertently to have caused much trouble, sir.""Jeeves!" I said."Sir?""How much money is there on the dressing-table?""In addition to the ten-pound note which you instructed me to take, sir, there are two five-pound notes, three one-pounds, a ten-shillings, two half-crowns, a florin, four shillings, a sixpence, and a halfpenny, sir.""Collar it all," I said. "You've earned it.
In the excerpt from "The Inimitable Jeeves," a character realizes he has unwittingly caused a disturbance and calls his valet, Jeeves, for assistance. Jeeves, always composed and efficient, lists the money available on the dressing table, revealing a substantial sum. The character, feeling guilty about the chaos he brought, decides to give Jeeves all the money as a reward for his relentless support and hard work. The interaction highlights the dynamic between the self-aware protagonist and the capable Jeeves, whose calm demeanor contrasts with the protagonist's frequent misadventures. This moment emphasizes Jeeves's value and dedication, prompting the protagonist to acknowledge his contributions with a generous tip. This exchange showcases the humor and charm characteristic of Wodehouse's writing.
I appear inadvertently to have caused much trouble, sir. "Jeeves!" I said. "Sir?" "How much money is there on the dressing-table? "In addition to the ten-pound note which you instructed me to take, sir, there are two five-pound notes, three one-pounds, a ten-shillings, two half-crowns, a florin, four shillings, a sixpence, and a halfpenny, sir." "Collar it all," I said. "You've earned it.
