It was evidently he who was the master of ceremonies.
"I've seen that chap at the National Sporting," said Traill, quickly.
"I guessed there must be some system about this.

You see, he's going to act as timekeeper and referee." "Come on," exclaimed the man referred to.

"I ain't goin' to wait 'ere the 'ole bloomin' night.

Get a move on for Gawd's sake.

If you ain't made all yer bets, yer'll 'ave ter do it after the show's begun.