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The Gem Collector
P. G. Wodehouse
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"This is my friend Pitt, uncle," said Spennie, presenting Jimmy with a motion of the hand.
Sir Thomas extended three fingers. Jimmy extended two, and the handshake was not a success.
At this point in the interview, Spike came up, chuckling amiably, with a magazine in his hand.
"P'Chee!" said Spike. "Say, Mr. Chames, de mug what wrote dis piece must ha' bin livin' out in de woods for fair. His stunt ain't writin', sure. Say, dere's a gazebo what wants to get busy wit' de heroine's jools what's locked in de drawer in de dressin' room. So dis mug, what do youse t'ink he does? Why——"
"Another friend of yours, Spennie?" inquired Sir Thomas politely, eying the red-haired speaker with interest.
"It's&. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
Originally serialized - maybe once I finish all the Wodehouse works I will read the updated version.
I laughed several times
Navigating through the...I'm assuming it's nearly a century of time between publication and me reading this now, I found some bright gems (no pun intended) of absolute hilarity.
So the name Wodehouse is often linked to Pratchett. And I'm like "I love Pratchett. I'll try Wodehou
I think Jeeves is more entertaining, although this story was good. It just wasn't as funny as others I've read by Wodehouse.
It was surprisingly unpredictable in a way. A short story grown long, and yet not too long. In a delightful way, it was a comforting tale of the knave that wins the girl and redeems himself at the end.
Wow! Finding a new PG Wodehouse novel is like Christmas all over again. Hoopla offers many obscure Wodehouse books now as do Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I got The Gem Collector from Hoopla. It's a bit more serious and even a trace dark compared to many Wodehouse comedies.
Please see my full review