Roddy Hopwood

Also called A pal of his, Roddy, Roderick

Nobby's late father, a writer and pal of Uncle Percy's, who left her in his charge.

Connections

dealings

• knows Lord Worplesdon 3
• is parent of Nobby Hopwood 2

Talked about, but not there

1. Over breakfast Jeeves reports a visit from Nobby Hopwood and Stilton, is summoned urgently to Lord Worplesdon's office, and asks for an edition of Spinoza when Bertie offers him a present.Chapter 1, London, as A pal of his
2. Boko pretends his lunch with Uncle Percy was a success, then announces his plan for Bertie to break the Hall's scullery window so he can foil the 'burglar', and Bertie, flattered by Nobby, reluctantly agrees.Chapter 12, the sitting-room, as My darling father
3. With Uncle Percy shoeless in Boko's car, Bertie pleads Boko's cause; Percy rails against Fittleworth, softens on hearing Boko once kicked Edwin, and gives in when told Hollywood is six thousand miles away.Chapter 26, Boko's car, as Roddy