diff --git a/basis/ui/gadgets/lists/lists.factor b/basis/ui/gadgets/lists/lists.factor
index 62e5b7d780..17fe68721d 100644
--- a/basis/ui/gadgets/lists/lists.factor
+++ b/basis/ui/gadgets/lists/lists.factor
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ M: list focusable-child* drop t ;
     ] if ;
 
 : select-gadget ( gadget list -- )
-    swap over children>> index
+    tuck children>> index
     [ swap select-index ] [ drop ] if* ;
 
 : clamp-loc ( point max -- point )