“You’ve seen Father Duprey? What did he have to tell you?” he inquired mildly.
“Not very good news, sir,” André replied. “But nothing especially bad ... I wish my family could get home,” he said irritably.
Captain Dobie cocked an eyebrow.
“I wish they could, too,” he said. “And, as long as I am responsible here, maybe you’d like to tell me why you went off with that pilot in his plane.”
At this unexpected shift, André flushed.
“You did not tell me not to, sir,” he said shyly.
“I did not tell you not to ride an elephant to Afghanistan, either,” the captain retorted. “How could I know you had any intention of flying over the enemy?”
“I did not know it myself.” André could not help smiling. “It just happened.”
“Well, you’re lucky to be back. I don’t suppose it really matters if I turn gray worrying about you,” said the captain.