Jane, Lady Ickenham, off-stage American wife of Fred in Uncle Fred Flits By, Uncle Fred in the Springtime, Service With a Smile; prevents him from revisiting the U.S. or going to London except for the Eton and Harrow match. Broke off her engagement to Fred six times before marrying him. Her visits to an ailing mother in the south of France or the West Indies give Frederick his opportunities for forays to London and Blandings Castle.

• Uncle Fred Flits By
• Uncle Fred in the Springtime
• Service With a Smile