"Nor likely to be," sneered Gasper.
"I understand your narrow-mindedness, Gasper," retorted Puffin; "but I shall choose my own place and my own solo."
"So shall I," announced Gasper; "go on."
The Secretary proceeded.
"Shall we say: Solo (Clarionet)—Mr. R. Lipsey."
"Anything for a quiet life," said Lipsey. "I'm not afraid."
So it went on for four more items, when it became obvious that the "best place," in the first part of the programme was open to competition.
"My solo," said Gasper, "comes in here."
"Thank you," replied Puffin; "I claim it myself."
"Do you?" grinned Gasper; "I stick to this point."