After tea his proper clothes were dry enough in places to put on, and as it was still raining hard, and he seemed disinclined to come out again, I ordered a cab for us both.
"It's really rotten luck," said Thomas, as we prepared to leave, "that on the one day when I take a holiday, it should be so beastly."
"Beastly, Thomas?" I said in amazement. "The one day? I'm afraid you don't play inland golf much?"
"I hardly ever play round London."
"I thought not. Then let me tell you that to-day's was the best day's golf I've had for three weeks."
XXVIII. ONE OF OUR SUFFERERS
There is no question before the country of more importance than that of National Health. In my own small way I have made something of a study of it, and when a Royal Commission begins its enquiries, I shall put before it the evidence which I have accumulated. I shall lay particular stress upon the health of Thomson.
"You'll beat me to-day," he said, as he swung his club stiffly on the first tee; "I shan't be able to hit a ball."