Mike and Psmith. P. G. Wodehouse

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СКАЧАТЬ Smith," he said, "Yes. We have a small Archaeological Society. I—er—in a measure look after it. Perhaps you would care to become a member?"

      "Please, sir—" said Spiller.

      "One moment, Spiller. Do you want to join, Smith?"

      "Intensely, sir. Archaeology fascinates me. A grand pursuit, sir."

      "Undoubtedly, Smith. I am very pleased, very pleased indeed. I will put down your name at once."

      "And Jackson's, sir."

      "Jackson, too!" Mr. Outwood beamed. "I am delighted. Most delighted. This is capital. This enthusiasm is most capital."

      "Spiller, sir," said Psmith sadly, "I have been unable to induce to join."

      "Oh, he is one of our oldest members."

      "Ah," said Psmith, tolerantly, "that accounts for it."

      "Please, sir—" said Spiller.

      "One moment, Spiller. We shall have the first outing of the term on Saturday. We intend to inspect the Roman Camp at Embury Hill, two miles from the school."

      "We shall be there, sir."

      "Capital!"

      "Please, sir—" said Spiller.

      "One moment, Spiller," said Psmith. "There is just one other matter, if you could spare the time, sir."

      "Certainly, Smith. What is that?"

      "Would there be any objection to Jackson and myself taking Simpson's old study?"

      "By all means, Smith. A very good idea."

      "Yes, sir. It would give us a place where we could work quietly in the evenings."

      "Quite so. Quite so."

      "Thank you very much, sir. We will move our things in."

      "Thank you very much, sir," said Mike.

      "Please, sir," shouted Spiller, "aren't I to have it? I'm next on the list, sir. I come next after Simpson. Can't I have it?"

      "I'm afraid I have already promised it to Smith, Spiller. You should have spoken before."

      "But sir—"

      Psmith eyed the speaker pityingly.

      "This tendency to delay, Spiller," he said, "is your besetting fault. Correct it, Edwin. Fight against it."

      He turned to Mr. Outwood.

      "We should, of course, sir, always be glad to see Spiller in our study. He would always find a cheery welcome waiting there for him. There is no formality between ourselves and Spiller."

      "Quite so. An excellent arrangement, Smith. I like this spirit of comradeship in my house. Then you will be with us on Saturday?"

      "On Saturday, sir."

      "All this sort of thing, Spiller," said Psmith, as they closed the door, "is very, very trying for a man of culture. Look us up in our study one of these afternoons."

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