SHOWING HIM HOW
The company was about to commence practice in trench-digging.
“Shall I show you how to handle the spade?” inquired a young officer of one private who was curiously watching the efforts of his companions.
“Aye, if tha likes,” responded the soldier.
“There you are,” commented the officer shortly afterwards, as he handed over the spade.
“Tha shapes pratty weel,” said the private, a collier from the Durham pits, “for a novice.”