P. K. Purvis

Also called The spelling-and-dictation champ

The small boy who wins the spelling and dictation prize and whom Gussie advises to get married.

Connections

dealings

• is awarded a prize by, is advised by Gussie Fink-Nottle 2

Scenes they are in

1. A tight Gussie heckles the headmaster, makes a rambling speech about a beautiful world, ridicules Uncle Tom and Bertie, and hands out prizes until he accuses G. G. Simmons of cheating and Bertie flees.Chapter 17, the Great Hall