'Didn't I? Oh, well, they're not very dirty. Had a rotten day at the garage?'
'It was rather long.'
'You're a chump for doing it. Working for your country's all very well, but wait until after the war and see if the girl who's spoiled her hands has a chance with the men. Why don't you wangle leave like I do? You can pull old Huggin's leg any day in the week—and he likes it. All you have to do is to lean on his shoulder and say you won't give up—you simply won't. Aren't men a scream?'
'I suppose so,' said Elise after a pause. 'Who is your cavalier to-night?'
'Horry.'
'Horace Maynard?'
'Absolutely. You know him, don't you, Elise?'
'Yes. He was visiting at our place in the country when war broke out.
When is he going back to France?'
'Monday.'
'He's been dancing pretty constant attendance, hasn't he?'