Bob Jackson

Mike Jackson

Bob is Mike's older brother, a supportive and guiding figure in Mike's life.

Wyatt Burgess

Bob and Wyatt are acquaintances and fellow cricketers, sharing a mutual respect through the sport.

Mike Jackson

Bob is Mike's older brother, a supportive and guiding figure in Mike's life.

Mike Jackson

Bob is Mike's older brother, a supportive and guiding figure in Mike's life.

Wyatt Burgess

Bob and Wyatt are acquaintances and fellow cricketers, sharing a mutual respect through the sport.

Wyatt Burgess

Bob and Wyatt are acquaintances and fellow cricketers, sharing a mutual respect through the sport.

Mike

Mike's elder brother, who gives advice and supports Mike's cricket ambitions.

I: Mike

Mike's older brother, a Wrykyn student who is skeptical of Mike's immediate cricket prospects.

The Journey Down

Boards the train at East Wobsley; introduces Mike to Firby-Smith and discusses school news.

III: Mike Finds a Friendly Native

Mike's older brother; leaves Mike to find his own way to the school after arriving at the station.

At the Nets

Mike's elder brother, struggling with his batting during the net practice.

Revelry by Night

Acts as the Heavy Elder Brother, giving Mike well-intentioned but tactless advice about not getting 'side' and avoiding Wyatt's influence.

VII: In Which Mike Is Discussed

Elder brother of Mike, responsible for him at school but more focused on cricket.

A Row with the Town

Played for the first eleven but was run out; mentioned as being sick about it.

XI: The Conclusion of the Picnic

Meets Wyatt at the school gate after the picnic, speechless at the scale of the event.

The M.C.C. Match

Drops a crucial catch off Joe Jackson's batting, feels the weight of the moment.

A Slight Imbroglio

Makes 25 in the match against the Gentlemen of the County.

Mike Creates a Vacancy

Mike's brother; dropped from the team but intervenes to prevent Firby-Smith from punishing Mike.

An Expert Examination

Plays for the first eleven against Geddington, scoring 48 runs.

Another Vacancy

Struggles with fielding, particularly slip catches; agrees to try fielding in the deep to regain confidence.

Bob Has News to Impart

Makes a dozen in the match; overhears Burgess and Spence deciding in favor of Mike; handles the situation with grace and congratulates Mike.

The Team Is Filled Up

Mike's brother, who is torn between personal ambition and school spirit, and is ultimately selected for the first eleven.

XXI: Marjory the Frank

Discovers through Marjory's letter that his First Eleven colours are due to Mike's sacrifice, leading to conflicted feelings of gratitude and indignation.

XXII: Wyatt Is Reminded of an Engagement

Confronts Burgess about Mike's sacrifice, feeling guilty about his position on the team.

XXVI: The Aftermath

Suggests the Argentine job idea for Wyatt and discusses the cricket team's losses.

The Ripton Match

Takes a catch in the deep to dismiss Maclaine.

Mike Wins Home

Provides steady support with a defensive 21 runs before being dismissed.

The Singular Behavior of Jellicoe

Mentioned as having sent a postal order to Mike, which Mike gives to Jellicoe.