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Firby-Smith

A Wrykyn student and member of the cricket team.

minor

Also known as Firby - Smith, Smith

First appearance: At the Nets

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In The Journey Down: Also called Gazeka; head of Wain's house; annoyed by Mike's bag-throwing but later mollified. Later, in III: Mike Finds a Friendly Native: Head of Wain's house; accompanies Bob to tea, leaving Mike…

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Journey Down
Also called Gazeka; head of Wain's house; annoyed by Mike's bag-throwing but later mollified.
III: Mike Finds a Friendly Native
Head of Wain's house; accompanies Bob to tea, leaving Mike behind.
At the Nets
Performing ineffectively in the nets with poor bowling.
Revelry by Night
The head of Wain's house, called 'Gazeka,' patronizes Mike by telling him he'll 'keep an eye on him' as Bob requested, further fueling Mike's resentment.
VII: In Which Mike Is Discussed
Head of Wain's, asked by Bob to keep an eye on Mike.
XI: The Conclusion of the Picnic
Called by the headmaster to bring a school list; his squeaky boots are noted as he leaves and returns.
A Slight Imbroglio
Head of Wain's house; patronizes Mike and demands a prefects' meeting after being called a 'grinning ape.'
Mike Creates a Vacancy
Head of Wain's; offended by Mike's outburst but is persuaded by Bob to drop the matter.
Mike Goes to Sleep Again
As house captain, confronts Mike about missing fielding, uses authority and a swagger-stick to assert discipline.
The Team Is Filled Up
The head of Wain's house, who tells Burgess that Mike skipped fielding practice, inadvertently influencing the captain's decision.
XXII: Wyatt Is Reminded of an Engagement
Reported Mike's shirking to Burgess, influencing the team selection.

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