Gussie tells Bertie, after having beeen informed that Jeeves has explained his situation, that he is going to a party where he will get what he thinks is his last chance to see Madeline Basett before she leaves for the country. The Mephistopheles outfit was Jeeves' idea: it is supposed to increase Gussie's confidence to the point where he will be able to address her. After Gussie has left for the party Bertie expresses his doubts about Jeeves' scheme, adding that what he thinks Gussie needs is advice from a man about town, meaning himself.