Celia. Ah! There! You were there?
Smith. Oh, I was all right. We faced the rear ranks about and drove 'em out of it. It was messy. You see, we could only use the bayonet inside the square. In a little while we got the maxim going again and made 'em respectful. However, they hung around us and we couldn't move along very fast. That was our trouble. For we had to move along, we were short of water and a day's march from the wells.
Celia. Oh!
Smith. So, you see, it was necessary that as soon as night came, someone should get through and bring relief.
Celia. (With much appreciation) I know what happened. I know!--You volunteered----
Smith. (Looks at her; his eyes accept her homage and thank her. He laughs happily) Yes. Between you and me--it was safer outside the square.
Celia. (Reproachfully) Oh--!
Smith. Well--I wasn't in command. So I could volunteer.
Celia. And got the D. S. O. in consequence.
Smith. And a drink a day before the others. I'll get a step, too, I think.