Wyatt Burgess

Mike Jackson

Mike and Wyatt are friends and fellow students, sharing a bond through school life and cricket.

Mr. Wain

Mr. Wain is a master at the school who interacts with Wyatt Burgess in a teacher-student capacity.

Bob Jackson

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

Neville-Smith

Neville-Smith is a friend and fellow student of Wyatt, sharing school life and activities.

Mike Jackson

Mike and Wyatt are friends and fellow students, sharing a bond through school life and cricket.

Mike Jackson

Mike and Wyatt are friends and fellow students, sharing a bond through school life and cricket.

Bob Jackson

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

Neville-Smith

Neville-Smith is a friend and fellow student of Wyatt, sharing school life and activities.

Mr. Wain

Mr. Wain is a master at the school who interacts with Wyatt Burgess in a teacher-student capacity.

Bob Jackson

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

Mr. Wain

Mr. Wain is a master at the school who interacts with Wyatt Burgess in a teacher-student capacity.

Neville-Smith

Neville-Smith is a friend and fellow student of Wyatt, sharing school life and activities.

Mike

Mike's friend and fellow student, involved in the cricket team and school adventures.

The Journey Down

Mentioned in conversation as a character in Wain's house with a difficult stepfather/housemaster situation.

III: Mike Finds a Friendly Native

Friendly and confident student from Wain's house; helps Mike find his way and shows him around.

At the Nets

First eleven player who gives Mike his chance by asking Burgess to let him bat.

Revelry by Night

Sneaks out at night with an air-pistol to hunt cats, refusing to let Mike join him to protect Mike from potential consequences.

In Which a Tight Corner Is Evaded

Crouches in the shrubbery, is warned by Mike, and helps carry off the burglar ruse by pretending to have been woken by the noise.

VII: In Which Mike Is Discussed

Mentioned as a decent but rule-breaking friend of Mike, who breaks out of his dorm at night.

A Row with the Town

Key instigator of the fight after being hit by a tomato; leads the school and orders the prisoners thrown into the pond.

Before the Storm

Instigates the rebellion by calmly deciding to take the holiday despite the headmaster's cancellation, and recruits others through his cool, matter-of-fact determination.

XI: The Conclusion of the Picnic

Organizes the Great Picnic as generalissimo, arranges lunch for 550 at the 'Grasshopper and Ant,' and returns to school meeting Bob Jackson at the gate.

Mike Gets His Chance

Wyatt is a senior student who actively lobbies captain Billy Burgess to include Mike in the first eleven, praising Mike's cricket abilities.

The M.C.C. Match

School captain and bowler; takes wickets and encourages aggressive batting.

A Slight Imbroglio

Captain of the eleven and head of the school; defends Mike's talent but is asked by Firby-Smith to call a prefects' meeting.

Another Vacancy

Returns late from the Geddington match; discusses Bob's fielding and the match details with Mike.

Bob Has News to Impart

Hits out for thirty before being stumped; is at Bisley shooting with the School Eight, so Mike cannot share the news with him.

Mike Goes to Sleep Again

Returns from shooting practice in good humor, lectures Mike on the importance of unwritten school rules.

XXI: Marjory the Frank

Congratulates Bob on his First Eleven colours, though Bob is confused by the news.

XXII: Wyatt Is Reminded of an Engagement

Discusses the team selection with Bob, then agrees to attend Neville-Smith's party despite the risk.

A Surprise for Mr. Appleby

Plans to attend Neville-Smith's celebration and uses his usual route through Mr. Appleby's garden, unaware he is being watched.

Caught

Caught returning from a midnight escapade by his stepfather Mr. Wain.

Marching Orders

Caught by Mr. Wain after sneaking in late; faces expulsion with a calm, almost humorous demeanor.

XXVI: The Aftermath

Has been sacked and is staying in Mr. Wain's dressing-room; his departure affects the cricket team.

The Ripton Match

Captain of the school team; inspects the wicket, wins the toss, and bowls with difficulty on the soft ground.

Psmith

Mentioned by Mike as a Wrykyn student who used to break out at night to shoot cats with an air-pistol.