Vernon is startlingly similar to Vernon - Smith in appearance , which allows a number of dramatic situations to develop before Vernon 's real purpose in coming to Greyfriars is revealed .
Finally , in 1939 , Herbert Vernon - Smith 's relative Bertie Vernon arrives at the school .
Vernon is startlingly similar to Herbert Vernon - Smith     in appearance , which allows a number of dramatic situations to develop before Vernon 's real purpose in coming to Greyfriars is revealed .
Finally , in 1939 , Herbert Vernon - Smith 's relative Bertie Vernon arrives at the school .