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* Vernon-Smith, Herbert (' The Bounder ')( Study No 4 ) – Son of a nouveau riche father, who allows him free rein and gives him too much pocket money.

Charismatic and rebellious, a gambler and a smoker, Smithy is sometimes malicious, but occasionally honourable.

Much improved since the arrival at Greyfriars of his great friend Tom Redwing in 1918.

His well developed streak of blackguardism, which he indulges rather than trying to control, often overwhelms his better qualities.

Surprisingly adept in class when he chooses to be, Vernon-Smith is said to be third in ranking among the Remove pupils ( Magnet # 585, 1919 ).