‘The movement was not general, certainly not,’ Diggle had said. ‘One of the companies, F, Ernest’s in fact, did not take any share in it.’
‘Does Ernest deserve the credit of that?’
‘Not exactly. It was due rather to an astute young corporal, who quietly locked the doors of the men’s rooms. They couldn’t get out to join.’
‘Really? He was promoted, of course?’
‘Yes; he is now a sergeant, and is sure to get on. Oh yes, young Larkins is sure to get on.’
‘It was young Larkins, was it?’
‘Do you know him?’
‘I think I do. I will tell you about it one of these days.’
Diggle, as one of the Farrington family, would soon have a right to know.