What made you think of 'socman' ?" "Got it out of the history book," said Verity, slightly mollified.

"It means a man who owned land, but wasn't quite as high up as a thane.

I meant to bring in some more Saxon words, but I hadn't time." "You must win the dormitory score again, and give us another performance," urged Mrs.Best.

"I'm afraid it's too late for any more to-night, though we're all sorry to stop.

Those juniors ought to be in bed.