
Uneasy Money
A breezy comedy opens on a bustling London corner, where the affable Lord Dawlish—known to his many friends simply as Bill—finds himself caught between a game of mental golf and the relentless pleas of a down‑on‑his‑luck street vendor. The vendor, lugging a bizarre assortment of trinkets and a dying rooster, begs for a few shillings to feed his four starving children. Dawlish’s good‑natured yet slightly bewildered response sets the tone for a series of gentle misadventures that poke fun at both aristocratic obliviousness and the city’s colorful underbelly.
As the day unfolds, Dawlish’s generosity drags him into a web of quirky encounters, each more absurd than the last. From baffling requests to unexpected twists of courtesy, the narrative balances witty dialogue with a warmhearted look at human kindness (and its occasional folly). Listeners will be treated to Wodehouse’s signature humor, a cast of eccentric characters, and a light‑hearted portrait of London life that keeps the chuckles coming.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (362K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1975
A master of comic timing and elegant absurdity, P. G. Wodehouse created some of the most beloved figures in English humor, including Jeeves and Bertie Wooster. His sparkling prose, eccentric plots, and unforgettable characters have kept readers laughing for generations.
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