# Firby-Smith — Mike character guide

> Firby-Smith in Mike by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Firby - Smith, Smith

**First appearance:** 0005-iv-at-the-nets

## Who they are

A Wrykyn student and member of the cricket team.

## In the story

### [The Journey Down](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/iii-mike-finds-a-friendly-native)

Head of Wain's house; accompanies Bob to tea, leaving Mike behind.

### [At the Nets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/iv-at-the-nets)

Performing ineffectively in the nets with poor bowling.

### [Revelry by Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/v-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxii-wyatt-is-reminded-of-an-engagement)

Reported Mike's shirking to Burgess, influencing the team selection.

## Links

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