This was, however, accomplished in time, and the consultation continued.
"We ought to have three more fellows, at least," said Bowler.

"I tell you what, each of you pick one.

Who do you say, Gav ?" "Well, I fancy young Wester might do," said Gayford.
"Warthah a pwig, isn't he ?" suggested Braintree.
"He is a little," replied Gayford; "but he's very obliging, and fags rather well." "All serene.

Now then, Wallas, who's your man ?" asked Bowler.
"Tubbs," said Wallas.

Tubbs was one of the most hopeless louts at Swishford.
Gayford gave a low whistle; but he was too anxious to preserve the harmony of the party to offer any objection.
"Now you, Braintree ?" "I say, Cwashford.