I say, Bertie, is it really true that you were once engaged to Honoria?""It is."Biffy coughed."How did you get out - I mean, what was the nature of the tragedy that prevented the marriage?""Jeeves worked it. He thought out the entire scheme.""I think, before I go," said Biffy thoughtfully, "I'll just step into the kitchen and have a word with Jeeves."I felt that the situation called for complete candour."Biffy, old egg," I said, "as man to man, do you want to oil out of this thing?""Bertie, old cork," said Biffy earnestly, "as one friend to another, I do.
by P.G. Wodehouse (0 Reviews)
In this excerpt from P.G. Wodehouse's "Carry on, Jeeves," Bertie Wooster admits to his friend Biffy that he was once engaged to Honoria. Biffy, intrigued about the circumstances that led to the end of the engagement, learns that Bertie's unflattering exit from the relationship was orchestrated by Jeeves, his clever valet. Biffy expresses a desire to consult Jeeves, suggesting that he is considering seeking a similar escape from his own predicament.
Bertie then addresses Biffy directly, asking if he genuinely wishes to be free from his situation. Biffy confirms, reflecting the camaraderie and mutual understanding among friends navigating problematic romantic engagements. This dialogue captures the light-hearted wit and humor typical of Wodehouse's characters as they rely on Jeeves's resourcefulness to navigate their complicated lives.
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