"I said 'Captain Gildrock,'" interposed Matt, with emphasis enough to clear himself; for he saw that the fellow had purposely miscalled the name.
"Excuse me, Captain Goldblock."
"Certainly, Mr. Spittle," added the principal blandly.
"Mr. Spickles, if you please," interposed the visitor, who did not at all relish being paid off in his own coin.
"Precisely so, Mr. Spiddles," laughed the principal; while Matt had to turn away to hide his choking laugh.
"My name is Spickles, Captain Goldblock."
"Ah, indeed, Mr. Skiggles! Permit me to add that mine is Gildrock."
"Well, Captain Gildrock"--
"Well, Mr. Spickles"--
"I suppose you are the boss of this concern. Will you show it up?"