Ring for Jeeves

Synopsis

Captain Biggar, big-game hunter and all round tough guy, should make short work of the two bookies who have absconded with his winnings after a freak double made him a fortune. But on this occasion Honest Patch Perkins and his clerk are not as they seem. They are in fact Bill Belfry and his temporary butler Jeeves.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Aunt and the Sluggard

* Jeeves's employer, Bertie Wooster, receives an unexpected visit from his aunts, Agatha and Dahlia.
* Agatha, the domineering aunt, insists Bertie accompany her to visit their ailing uncle, Tom Travers.

Example:

"My good man," Agatha thundered, "it is your duty as a nephew to show some compassion for your suffering uncle. You will accompany us at once."

Chapter 2: The Travers Family

* Bertie and his aunts arrive at Travers' house, where they meet his beautiful daughter, Pauline.
* Bertie becomes smitten with Pauline but learns that she is engaged to a man named Guy Strickland.

Example:

Bertie gazed upon Pauline, her raven hair cascading over her shoulders like a silken waterfall. "By Jove," he whispered to Jeeves, "she is the most enchanting creature I have ever beheld."

Chapter 3: The Wager

* Agatha proposes a wager to Bertie: if he can keep her unruly niece, Cynthia, out of trouble for a week, she will withdraw her opposition to his marriage to Pauline.
* Bertie reluctantly accepts, knowing that Cynthia is a notorious mischief-maker.

Example:

"Your word, Withersby," Agatha declared. "If you can tame that little minx, I shall no longer stand in the way of your matrimonial aspirations."

Chapter 4: The Mischievous Minx

* Cynthia proves her mettle by causing chaos at a garden party, ruining Bertie's chances with Pauline.
* Jeeves steps in to help Bertie navigate the situation, using his cunning to outsmart Cynthia.

Example:

"Cynthia," Jeeves said with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe you have misplaced a certain cameo. Perhaps we can assist you in finding it before your aunt's scrutiny falls upon its absence."

Chapter 5: The Unmasking

* Bertie learns that Strickland is a fortune hunter who is only interested in Pauline's inheritance.
* Jeeves uncovers incriminating evidence against Strickland, revealing his true nature to Pauline.

Example:

Jeeves handed Bertie a letter. "I believe you will find this rather illuminating, sir. It appears our Mr. Strickland has been corresponding with a certain moneylender."

Chapter 6: The Resolution

* Agatha and Dahlia apologize to Bertie for their misjudgment.
* Bertie and Pauline are reunited, and Agatha blesses their union.
* Cynthia's mischievous antics are reined in, and Bertie credits Jeeves for his invaluable assistance.

Example:

"Bertie," Agatha said, her voice laden with remorse, "we have done you a great injustice. We should have listened to you from the beginning."

"Jeeves," Bertie said with gratitude, "you have saved me from utter ruin. I owe you my life."

"Not at all, sir," Jeeves replied with customary aplomb. "It was all in a day's work."