Eve Halliday
In Leave it to Psmith, Eve first catches Psmith's eye while sheltering from the rain under the awning of a coal merchant's opposite the Drones; she has already smitten Freddie Threepwood, who has got her a job at the castle, cataloguing the library (for the first time since the year 1885).
Eve's late father, a clever but erratic writer, was not a wealthy man, but sent her to exclusive Wayland House school, despite barely having the money to buy himself tobacco. There she met Phyllis Keeble, later Jackson, stepdaughter of millionaire Joe Keeble, who she comes to pity when she falls on hard times; unlike Eve, Phyllis is a delicate plant not meant to struggle. Eve gets by on a small annuity from a late uncle, but frequently has to find work due to tempting but expensive hats, gloves and other necessities.
A highly attractive young girl, Eve is adept at deflecting proposals from young men like Freddie Threepwood, but finds Psmith's approach more difficult to fend off. Capable and efficient, she works hard at her cataloguing job despite Psmith's attempts to lure her away; a faithful and reliable friend, she does much to help Phyllis get the money she deserves.
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