Right Ho, Jeeves characters

Appears from the start

A wealthy young English bachelor and the narrator. Bertie is generous, sociable, and convinced that he understands human nature, although his efforts to manage other people's romances usually create new complications. He returns from Cannes determined to prove that he can solve his friends' troubles without relying on Jeeves.

Appears from the start

Bertie's exceptionally capable valet. Jeeves is discreet, observant, and skilled at arranging social outcomes, but he and Bertie begin the book at odds over Bertie's new white mess jacket. When Bertie rejects his advice, Jeeves waits with professional calm while events develop.

Also known as Dahlia Travers

Appears from the start

Bertie's forceful and affectionate aunt, proprietor of the magazine Milady's Boudoir and hostess at Brinkley Court. She recruits Bertie to present prizes at Market Snodsbury Grammar School and expects him to help preserve peace among her guests.

Also known as Gussie

Appears from the start

Bertie's shy old friend, whose absorbing interest is the study of newts. Augustus has fallen in love with Madeline Bassett but cannot bring himself to declare his feelings, prompting Bertie to undertake a campaign on his behalf.

Also known as Tuppy

First appears in chapter 2

Bertie's friend and Angela's fiancé at the start of the trouble. Tuppy is hearty, proud, and easily provoked; a careless remark about Angela's appetite has produced a serious quarrel between them.

First appears in chapter 2

Aunt Dahlia and Tom Travers's daughter. Angela has broken with Tuppy after he compared her unfavorably with another young woman, and she is in no mood to accept an easy apology. She remains close enough to Bertie to become involved in his plans.

First appears in chapter 6

A dreamy and intensely romantic young woman staying at Brinkley Court, and the object of Gussie's devotion. Her sentimental view of the world makes Bertie's attempts to speak for Gussie unusually dangerous for him.

First appears in chapter 5

Aunt Dahlia's husband and the master of Brinkley Court. Tom dislikes unnecessary expense and is frequently occupied with his collection of antique silver, leaving Dahlia and Bertie to manage the household's emotional crises.

First appears in chapter 5

The celebrated French chef at Brinkley Court. Anatole's cooking is a major source of household pride, and Aunt Dahlia regards the possibility of losing his services as a disaster. He is also sensitive to unexplained disturbances around his kitchen and quarters.

First appears in chapter 5

The experienced butler at Brinkley Court. Seppings carries out his duties amid the guests' schemes and becomes an unwilling participant in the confusion surrounding the prize-giving ceremony.