Bertie old man I say Bertie could you possibly come down…
““Bertie old man I say Bertie could you possibly come down here at once. Everything gone wrong hang it all. Dash it Bertie you simply must come. I am in a state of absolute despair and heart-broken. Would you mind sending another hundred of those cigarettes. Bring Jeeves when you come Bertie. You simply must come Bertie. I rely on you. Don't forget to bring Jeeves. Bingo. For a chap who's perpetually hard-up, I must say that young Bingo is the most wasteful telegraphist I ever struck. He's got no notion of condensing. The silly ass simply pours out his wounded soul at twopence a word, or whatever it is, without a thought.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrator desperately seeks help, pleading for cigarettes and a friend, while mocking a verbose, wasteful telegraphist.
In simple terms: A frantic request for aid mixed with satire.
Key Takeaway
Seek help clearly, avoid over‑talking.
Themes
desperation
humor
friendship
Mood
exasperated
playful
Type
literary
satirical
When to use this quote
- emergency calls
- writing dialogue
- character development
- humorous complaints
Key Concepts
communication
social etiquette
class satire
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly needs help here?
- How does satire affect the plea?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay genuine distress.