What ho, Stinker.' 'Hallo, Bertie.' 'Long time since we met.' 'It is a bit, isn't it?' 'I hear you're a curate now.' 'Yes, that's right.' 'How are the souls?
In this witty exchange from P.G. Wodehouse's "The Jeeves Omnibus - Vol 1," the characters engage in a light-hearted conversation after a long time apart. The dialogue reveals their playful familiarity and playful banter, typical of Wodehouse's style, where characters update each other on their lives.
Bertie Wooster learns that his friend Stinker has become a curate, prompting a humorous inquiry about the welfare of his souls. This interaction not only showcases their friendship but also highlights Wodehouse's comedic approach to social interactions and the amusing predicaments his characters often find themselves in.
