Inimitable Quote by P.G. Wodehouse
““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
Source Novel: The Code of the Woosters, 1938
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.
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