as thomas now had two small children to feed as well as a rather enlarged wife , the extra money would certainly come in handy - and he would earn it by doing something that he really enjoyed doing , so he started with a vengeance , first with half a dozen students , then as competition between them took hold they all joined in , carlos included , and by the time el campo was finally sold , fortunately to an englishman , they all prided themselves on the quality of their english , although they all spoke it with a broad brummy accent .