Bertie meets Esmond Haddock's aunts as well as Esmond Haddock himself and Gertrude Winkworth at the dinner table, having been introduced by butler Silversmith as Gussie Fink-Nottle, and tries in vain to enliven the atmosphere by telling a few jokes, which is not appreciated by the ladies. When the Pat and Mike sketch at the upcoming event is discussed the name Wooster falls prey to the same disdainful judgment by the aunts. The ladies move out at the conclusion of the dinner and leave Esmond and Bertie to the port while administering a warning to Esmond not to take too long about it.