He is placed in an analogous position quickly afterward, when Emsworth expects him to stand within the moonlight practising pig-calls, a observe he considers beneath his dignity, however is persuaded to overcome his foibles by the presence of young Angela, in “Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey”. His power of character is sorely examined, when known as upon by Ronnie Fish to assist in his schemes involving the Empress, in Summer time Lightning and Heavy Weather; he later does indeed resign, after shooting Rupert Baxter with an air gun. However, Emsworth cannot do without his butler, and he assures his faithful servant of continued employment,
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