10. Bertie changes his mind : Carry on, Jeeves. By P.G. Wodehouse, Performed by Iain Wood.
Summary
In this Jeeves and Wooster episode, Bertie Wooster impulsively decides to adopt a child after seeing a play, prompting Jeeves to intervene. Jeeves orchestrates a trip to Brighton where Bertie picks up a schoolgirl, leading to a disastrous impromptu speech at her boarding school. The chaos ends with Bertie fleeing, ultimately abandoning his adoption plans and returning to his comfortable bachelor life.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Jeeves' motto of resource and tact
Mr. Wooster's moodiness and fear of marriage
Wooster's desire for a daughter and adoption plans
Jeeves suggests a recuperative trip to Brighton
Picking up Peggy Mainwaring on the road
The scheme to save Peggy from trouble at school
Jeeves persuades Miss Tomlinson to invite Wooster to speak
Jeeves' presentiment and Wooster's anxiety in the stables
The car 'breakdown' and Wooster's panic
Jeeves observes the speech from the verandah
Wooster's disastrous speech and betting tip
The cigarette scandal and Wooster's escape
Return to normalcy and abandonment of the house plan
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